Readers in Scotts Valley, Bonny Doon and the San Lorenzo Valley are invited to send in their letters to Santa for publication in the Press-Banner. Letters should be less than 150 words long and must include the writer’s name, age and city or town. The deadline is Dec. 11.

Christmas crafting in Boulder Creek

The preliminary concepts for Scotts Valley’s 13,000-square-foot library will be unveiled at the Dec. 16 City Council meeting.

Scotts Valley is taking steps to help property owners use water and energy more efficiently, with hopes of stimulating the local economy.

The third annual Trees for Schools Christmas tree lot will open Friday, Nov. 27, at the corner of Scotts Valley and Disc drives.

The governor proclaimed a retroactive state of emergency in Santa Cruz County in response to severe October storms that caused mudslides, flooding and road damage totaling about $1 million.