School district reduces developer impact fees
The fees that developers have to pay Scotts Valley Unified School District are being cut almost in half, but not because Mayor Randy Johnson protested them publicly last December.
Wine to flow in Boulder Creek
The venerable Boulder Creek Art, Wine and Music Festival will mark its 20th year this weekend, with 20,000 visitors expected to wander Highway 9 and adjoining downtown side streets.
Election defeat hits local jurisdictions hard
Local school and water districts and the city of Scotts Valley expect to suffer from the statewide defeat of the state budget-balancing measures on the ballot Tuesday, May 19, officials say.
To the polls
Judging by past mid-year elections, Santa Cruz County Clerk Gail Pellerin expects voter turnout of “high 40’s to the 50 percent range” for tomorrow’s special election.
Pro disc golfers tee off
Today, Friday, May 15, is the first day of the three-day Steady Ed Memorial Masters Cup disc golf tournament at DeLaveaga Disc Golf course.
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.
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground reopening delayed
California State Parks has announced the delayed reopening of the seasonal campground at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, now scheduled for Aug. 1, instead...