County, air pollution district try to solve smoke problems locally
After four years of work to reduce the air pollution in the San Lorenzo Valley caused by smoke from wood-burning fireplaces, the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District reports that it has not seen significant improvements to the air quality of the region.
Pro biker heads to Mexico for big race
Jordan Brandt, a professional dirt bike racer from Boulder Creek, is gearing up to take his craft abroad for the fourth time at the International Six Days Enduro in Mexico, where he will be one of 30 chosen to represent the United States.
Mother, two daughters graduate at same time
Twins often graduate from high school on the same day. Sometimes, a younger sibling will complete elementary school as an elder brother or sister finishes middle school or high school. But for two Boulder Creek sisters and their mother, this spring was a graduation bonanza, as all three joined the Class of 2010.
Businesses save holiday parade
If not for the quick fundraising work of seven Boulder Creek businesses, the annual Fourth of July parade in Boulder Creek would have been canceled.
News Briefs | Published June 30, 2023
Temporary road closures announced for Boulder Creek 4th of July Parade
The County of Santa Cruz Department of Community Development and Infrastructure has announced that Boulder Creek Business Association will be blocking vehicle access on a portion of Highway 9 between South Street and Highway...
Zayante votes on fire tax
The Zayante Fire Protection District hopes to stabilize funding and increase its on-site staff through the passage of Measure O, a new parcel tax for the property owners in the mountain district.
Former SV tech site all but sold
At a site that once employed nearly 1,000 workers at its height, eight employees now remain at Aviza Technology Inc., all working to sell everything that is left — everything from office supplies to refrigerator-sized devices with giant red buttons that look straight from a James Bond movie.
Scotts Valley Christmas tree lighting Saturday
Christmas caroling, choir performances and hot chocolate, along with a visit from Santa, will all be part of Scotts Valley’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road.
City to consider sales tax increase to balance deficit
At the Wednesday, July 17 meeting of the Scotts Valley City Council, city leaders voted to move forward with a plan that could call for a special election in November to address the city’s growing budget deficits.
Scotts Valley graduate receives Teamsters scholarship
Violeta Dauksa of Scotts Valley has been named a recipient of a 2026 scholarship from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund.
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