Vandalism still a mystery
Vandalism that left $500,000 in construction equipment inoperable last month was announced on a Web site that regularly posts word of environmental-related attacks.
City votes to cut jobs, begin monthly furlough
The Scotts Valley City Council voted unanimously to eliminate three positions, cut two full-time jobs down to part time and begin a furlough that will close City Hall the third Friday of each month — all to minimize an annual deficit brought on by the shaky economic climate and impending 2011 expiration of the Measure C sales tax.
Valley People: Troop 604 home to new Eagle Scout
Luke Thornley of Boy Scout Troop 604 of Scotts Valley has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest a Scout can earn.
Bethany University builds back after blaze
Twenty-three-year-old Bianca Pegg stares at the bare field where Bethany University’s cafeteria stood before it was destroyed by a fire in June.
Dinner club thrives in San Lorenzo Valley
It was six short months ago when Ben Lomond’s Colly Gruczelak hosted the first meeting of the Santa Cruz Mountains Gourmet Dinner Club.
Open space bill shelved
Santa Cruz County’s bid to form an open-space district took a hit last week as advocates asked state Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, for more time to craft the legislation to satisfy conservation groups outside the county.
Boulder Creek wildland fire under control
UPDATE: Cal Fire reported at 3:32 p.m. today that the wildland fire that broke out at 2:25 p.m. in Boulder Creek was completely surrounded.
SV council considers budget cuts tonight
Tonight, the Scotts Valley City Council will consider making cuts to the city budget -including layoffs and furlough - to shrink an annual deficit brought on by tough economic conditions and the 2011 expiration of the Measure C sales tax.
Harbor High football coach cleared in Scotts Valley burglary
Scotts Valley Police detectives have cleared Harbor High School head football coach Travis Rebbert in the burglary of more than $25,500 from his Scotts Valley office last week.
Felton Fire District to review parcel tax proposal at meeting Thursday
Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed...