Paving delays traffic in Bonny Doon this week
Drivers in Bonny Doon can expect traffic delays of up to ½ hour on Pine Flat Road from the lower intersection of Bonny Doon Road to 2400 Pine Flat Road as new asphalt and concrete pavement is placed this week.
Another fire-hydrant hit in Scotts Valley
For the second time in just over a month, a car hit a fire hydrant on Mt. Hermon Road today.
Slideshow: Liberty Bank celebrates birthday
Liberty Bank had a big crowd for its 20th anniversary party last week at its Boulder Creek branch.
Mark Stone named to California Coastal Commission
Mark Stone, Santa Cruz County Fifth District supervisor and Scotts Valley resident, was appointed today to the California Coastal Commission.
Bonny Doon survives fire; no houses burned
By Thursday of this week, the Lockheed Fire had burned 7,364 acres north and west of Bonny Doon, but not a single home was damaged by the weeklong blaze — though two outbuildings were, and one was destroyed.
For the love of guitar music
Felton resident Patti Maxine has had a longtime love affair with music that started humbly in Virginia and has since taken her all over the world.
Rockin’ again next weekend at Skypark
Music at Skypark returns for a second go-round next weekend, as the Scotts Valley Educational Foundation brings in a Bay Area band for a family show to support local schools.
Business Notes: Medical clinic’s 40 years
The Scotts Valley Medical Clinic will celebrate its 40th anniversary from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 30 at the clinic, 2980 El Rancho Drive, in Scotts Valley. The celebration is open to all, and Scotts Valley Mayor Randy Johnson will be a guest speaker.
Fire at Brookdale Inn under investigation
The rear wing of apartments at the Brookdale Inn and Spa burst into flames in the early evening Tuesday, Aug. 18, consuming 10 apartments and damaging 10 others in a blaze that drew more than 100 firefighters from around Santa Cruz County.
News Briefs | Published Oct. 30, 2026
SLV Middle School presents ‘Shrek The Musical JR.’
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