Historic Octagon Building top comes off
The roof of the historic Octagon Building on Scotts Valley Drive was removed last week and will be stored until it can be reconstructed as a museum by the Scotts Valley Historical Society.
Scotts Valley teen found with ecstasy
A 17-year-old Scotts Valley girl was arrested after 30 tablets of ecstasy and 1.73 grams of ketamine, a hallucinogen, were found in her purse on Saturday night.
SV to consider water rate increase
The Scotts Valley Water District is considering an increase to its water rates to keep up with inflation and maintain the district’s infrastructure.
Bacteria found in two SV water samples
Two drinking water samples taken Sept. 15 by the Scotts Valley Water District tested positive for coliform bacteria, an indicator that there could be more harmful bacteria in the water, though later tests suggested an error might have caused the positive readings.
Push for access heats up
Residents in wheelchairs have a tough time getting in and out of The Vineyards neighborhood in Scotts Valley. To create better access, the Scotts Valley City Council will consider two improvements to the neighborhood’s sidewalks, as recommended by the city’s Americans with Disabilities Act committee.
Business Notes: Virgo Rising to help food bank, offer discounts
Felton gift shop Virgo Rising will host a benefit food drive for Second Harvest Food Bank from noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 20 through 25.
Youngsters dance in ‘Nutcracker’ for Moscow Ballet
Nine-year-old Nicky Williams is nervous but prepared for her role as an angel in the Moscow Ballet’s coming production of “The Nutcracker.”
Valley People: Doctor honored for mind-body research
Dr. Bruce Lipton received the 2009 Goi Peace Award in recognition of his pioneering work in the field of new biology.
Historical door opens a window into past
Ed Silveira, the founder of the Villa de Branciforte Preservation Society, discovered a lime kiln door at the Henry Cowell Barn on the University of California, Santa Cruz, campus after a powerful storm in mid-October uncovered it.
Scotts Valley graduate receives Teamsters scholarship
Violeta Dauksa of Scotts Valley has been named a recipient of a 2026 scholarship from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund.
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