Musician to make Felton homecoming
It will be a music-filled homecoming for Taylor Rae Vencill when she returns to Felton for a show in her stomping grounds next weekend.
Local spa owner publishes how-to book for at-home treatments
Looking for way to get a day at the spa, without leaving home? Then Melissa Stone Santangelo, owner of Balance Studio Spa in Felton, has got you covered.
Early Results: Measure A, Hart Win Big, Final Vote Count Still Weeks Away
It will be weeks before the votes are completely counted, but it appears Jim Hart will be the next sheriff of Santa Cruz County and Scotts Valley will pass a bond to pay for a new Middle School.
Grand Jury blasts San Lorenzo Valley Water Management District
The San Lorenzo Valley Water District lacks proper oversight as the board of directors has relinquished its responsibility to oversee the finances to the executive director, according to the 2014 Santa Cruz Grand Jury Report released Tuesday.
Burning regulations tightened in valley
The rules for outdoor burning in the San Lorenzo Valley were made more strict last week thanks to changes approved by the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District board of directors.
Police launch public records tracking program
In an effort to widen channels of community communication and its officers, the Scotts Valley Police Department recently launched an online records management program.
Former supervisor endorses candidate
Fifth District Santa Cruz County Supervisor candidate Bruce McPherson has gained a well-connected ally in his bid to become the next Santa Cruz County Supervisor.
Water intertie project likely to be scaled back
A decrease in state funding has likely caused an emergency intertie project between Scotts Valley, San Lorenzo Valley and Santa Cruz water districts to decrease its scope.
SV theater proponents announce first fundraiser event
The wheels are beginning to turn in earnest on a plan to bring live theater to Scotts Valley.
News Briefs | Published July 4, 2025
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