Margot A. Sekkel Sept. 28, 1918 — May 23, 2011
Former Felton resident Margot A. Sekkel died May 23 in Capitola at the age of 92 with her family and friends by her side.
Scotts Valley housing developments take shape
Work is progressing on a pair of construction sites in Scotts Valley that, by the end of 2013, will give the city 95 new homes.
Douglas B. Rudrow: Sept. 22, 1961 — Aug. 2, 2012
A celebration of life is planned Sunday, Aug. 19, in Felton for Ben Lomond resident Douglas B. Rudrow, who died Aug. 2 in Santa Clara. He was 50.
Martial arts studio expands
A procession of close to 300 people, many wearing martial arts uniforms, will parade from Elite Martial Arts in the Scotts Valley Square shopping center on Nov. 2 to the studio’s new location in Kings Village.
Town plans to be revisted in Valley
Have you got an idea for something you’d like to see happen in Felton, Ben Lomond or Boulder Creek?
District justifies water rate increase
San Lorenzo Valley Water District administrators explained this week that a rate increase is necessary to repair an aging water system in need of expensive repairs and to ensure the financial stability of the public agency into the future. The district also said that combining its three facilities into one campus will increase efficiency and allow for an ADA and seismically up-to-code administrative building.
Felton Library bond measure could head to voters in 2014
In as little as a year’s time, Santa Cruz County residents may find themselves voting on a bond measure proposal that, if approved, could mean real results for the long-awaited and much-delayed plan to build a new facility for the Felton Library.
News Briefs | Published Aug. 29, 2025
Supervisor Martinez to speak to North County Dems
Fifth District Supervisor Monica Martinez will be the guest speaker for the Democratic Club of North Santa...