In Vino Veritas shuts its doors
Scotts Valley Italian restaurant In Vino Veritas shut its doors last week without so much as a farewell to Scotts Valley.
BC recycling center down in the dumps
Bags of feces, soiled tissues and kitty litter — all items that should be found in the garbage can or flushed down the toilet bowl. Instead, these discards are often dumped at the recycling center in Boulder Creek, making it the messiest of three recycling sites the Valley Women’s Club operates in the valley, said Nancy Macy, the club’s director of recycling.
Council grants Town Center developer new extension
The Scotts Valley City Council approved another extension for Town Center developer Stanbery Development this week — a reflection that the anticipated project is taking longer than expected.
Business Notes: Spa offers pampering for four survivors
Monet Salon and Spa will sponsor a Spa Day for four breast cancer survivors. Residents are invited to write an essay to nominate a breast cancer survivor to receive a facial massage, manicure, pedicure, hairstyling and makeup.
Valley People: SLVHS students qualify for national scholarships
San Lorenzo Valley High School students Ian Mallet and Caitlin Powell were nominated as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
News Briefs: Red Ribbon Week begins with skate night
Scotts Valley will celebrate drug-free Red Ribbon Week from Friday, Oct. 23, through Oct. 31. The Scotts Valley Police Department and the Scotts Valley Sports Center have teamed up to host the annual Skate Night-Costume Contest for kids in kindergarten through eighth grade.
Felton murderer denied parole
Gregory Wayne Gunn of Lompico was denied parole during a hearing at Folsom State Prison last week.
Local hospitals limit visitation to reduce swine flu exposure
Children younger than 16 years old may not visit local hospitals during flu season this year, as a precaution to slow the spread of the H1N1 virus.
Phishing scam moves to Ben Lomond
The phishing scam that has plagued the San Lorenzo Valley since the start of the month is still pestering locals, bank officials said, but customer information remains safe.
Team behind ‘The Encore’ reflects on successful build
As Chris Somple, from DeLaveaga Properties, stood beside the island with the high-end platter featuring prosciutto and cheese balls during the open house for...