44.7 F
Scotts Valley
January 24, 2026

Biker convention causes no major disruptions

A few hundred Hells Angels motorcycle club members arrived in Brookdale for a weekend convention at the Brookdale Inn & Spa last weekend.

A year of firsts: A mysterious intruder lurks

After two months living in a cabin above Scotts Valley, I’ve met dozens of friendly locals, including deer, rabbits, hawks, raccoons and, just the other day, a bobcat that raced down the driveway in front of my car.

A hearty thank-you in Bonny Doon

Hundreds of “Dooners” came together for a “thank you, firefighters” potluck party at Bonny Doon Elementary School last weekend.

Council chooses SV library designer

The conversion of the Scotts Valley Sports Center into a cutting-edge library has taken its first steps toward fruition.

SLV Water launches expanded rebate program

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District launched a comprehensive water rebate program that will benefit district customers who buy devices and equipment that use less water.

A restaurant reborn

Felton resident and chef Sebastian Nobile recently opened the Oak Tree Ristorante, named after the hulking oak that spreads its limbs over the building, patio and garden.

Places galore to enjoy live music without a cover

In rough economic times, there are still many local places for people to enjoy good entertainment with no cover charge. There’s at least one in each of the small towns between Scotts Valley and Boulder Creek.

Rainy Sunday wets valley

A surprising rainfall that began in the evening Sunday, Sept. 13, and continued into the early hours of Monday was the first rain residents in Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley have seen since the spring.

‘Sound of Music’ opens in Scotts Valley

The extraordinary and partially fictionalized story of the Von Trapp family’s escape from Nazi-controlled Austria comes to life this month as Scotts Valley Performing Arts puts on “The Sound of Music.”

Bean Creek Road bike lane project gains momentum

Bean Creek Road is getting a makeover — in the form of new bike lanes and road restoration.

SOCIAL MEDIA

2,479FansLike
643FollowersFollow
762FollowersFollow
Sinkhole

Scotts Valley declares emergency over sinkhole at key intersection

At a Special Meeting held on Jan. 16 in the middle of the day, Scotts Valley City Council voted unanimously to declare a State...