Business Notes: Safeway to assist in local food drive
Safeway stores in Scotts Valley, Felton and throughout the region will collect donated food items during July to boost the summer food drive of Second Harvest Food Bank, which assists the needy.
Valley People: Givers get the gift of barbecue
For a change, Scotts Valley Kiwanis Club members were treated to a meal on Wednesday, July 8, instead of providing a community service, as they usually do.
County confirms first swine flu death
A middle-aged Santa Cruz County woman died at a local hospital Tuesday, July 7, after being hospitalized with the H1N1 flu virus, county public health officer Poki Namkung said.
Sponsors sought for county bus shelters
With all money for capital projects seized by the state for the next five years, the Santa Cruz County Metropolitan Trabsut District may look for sponsorships to erect bus shelters in San Lorenzo Valley, according to district General Manager Les White.
Proud to be an American
Under a bright blue sky with the train whistle echoing through Roaring Camp Railroads, 108 people from 27 countries raised their right arms and solemnly repeated the oath that made them citizens of the United States.
Lompico approves water rate increase
The Lompico County Water District board of directors approved a $15 increase to the ready-to-serve charge at its meeting on June 22. The new ready-to-serve charge is $74.75 every two months. The new fee will be seen on the next round of billing.
Felton Fire District faces concerns over parcel tax proposal
Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) has been in the news of late due to the calamitous nature of its board and leadership, and the...