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.

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.

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.

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.

More than $13,500 in cash and $12,000 in checks were stolen from an unlocked desk drawer in a Scotts Valley office earlier this week.

Mark Stone, Santa Cruz County Fifth District supervisor and Scotts Valley resident, was appointed to the California Coastal Commission this week.

Boulder Creek Rec wins grant