Scotts Valley school group urges ‘yes’ vote in Tuesday election
The legislative action committee of Scotts Valley Unified School District has come out in favor of all six propositions on Tuesday’s election ballot.
SC County still swine flu free
As of Wednesday, May 13, Santa Cruz County still had no confirmed cases of the H1N1 flu strain, but several residents had been exposed to the virus contracted by two Monterey County residents.
Big Top time: Here comes the circus
Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey gave up the Big Top circus tent years ago, but the American Crown Circus is still going strong in its striped canvas home.
Scotts Valley groundwater use slowing down
Scotts Valley’s water supply seems to be intact, according to a recent study prepared for the Scotts Valley Water District by Kennedy/Jenks Consultants.
Felton parade right around the corner
It’s almost time for valley residents to fly American flags and don patriotic colors to march in the 21st annual Memorial Day weekend Felton Remembers Parade and visit the Covered Bridge Festival.
Expect 30-minute delays on Highway 236 next week
Caltrans announced today that one-way traffic control with flaggers will be in place on Highway 236 in Boulder Creek two miles north of Highway 9 to Jameson Creek Road early next week.
Cal Fire moves into Bonny Doon
With little fanfare — even though some was attempted — the Santa Cruz County Fire Department has established its first paid engine company in Bonny Doon.
Business Notes: Lamborghinis galore in SLV
Owners of several dozen of the world’s most expensive luxury automobiles stopped at the Tyrolean Inn in Ben Lomond for lunch during a Santa Cruz Mountains wine-tasting tour Saturday, May 9.
5 injured in Scotts Valley’s first tornado on record
*Updated at 6:59pm Dec. 14, 2024
At least five people were injured in Scotts Valley's first-ever tornado on record, authorities said.
Capt. Jayson Rutherford, of the...