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Scotts Valley
April 4, 2026

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.

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Free weight-management classes

Afternoon house fire in Felton contained by neighbors

A fire that started in an outbuilding next to a house on 1340 Lakeview Drive in Felton was almost entirely contained by quick-acting neighbors with a garden hose today.

Felton social raises cash for library

Felton resident Joy Churchman came home a big winner during the Felton Library Friends’ third annual ice cream social.

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Cal Fire firefighter looks at pile burn area

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

Scott Weese, a division chief with Cal Fire CZU, spends plenty of time pouring over forest-fuel-environment maps and briefing safety crews on weather conditions. The...