Scotts Valley avoids layoffs
The city of Scotts Valley has escaped layoffs — for now — despite lower revenues to the general fund after the half-cent Measure C sales tax dropped to a quarter-cent last year.
Watch for tickets on private roads
Drivers on 14 privately owned and maintained streets in Scotts Valley can now get parking tickets.
Telethon raises $56K for schools
A telethon to support high school sports and music programs in Santa Cruz County netted more than $56,000 in pledges last week.
Hot rods heat up the Santa Cruz summer
Gleaming autos of yesteryear by the hundreds will be in Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz as three popular car shows return this summer.
Japanese likely to acquire Aviza after Chapter 11 filing
Aviza Technology of Scotts Valley, faced with declining sales of its semiconductor-manufacturing equipment and debt troubles, has a deal for a Japanese manufacturer to acquire most of its assets after it filed this week for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Students propose U.S. boost education support
Four Santa Cruz County high school students, including two from San Lorenzo Valley, urged increased federal funding for schools and teachers in a presentation to U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo at Scotts Valley City Hall.
SLV graduates win scholarships, awards
Seniors graduating Friday, June 12, from San Lorenzo Valley High School, Coast Redwood High School for independent-study, and homeschool won scores of scholarships, awards and other honors announced at the school’s annual awards ceremony.
Brookdale’s fresh face
On a recent Friday night, servers bustled between white tablecloths only to disappear into the kitchen and reappear moments later with a steaming plate or a cup of soup in hand.
Central Coast Good Fire Fair returns Saturday to Henry Cowell Redwoods...
California State Parks will host the third Central Coast Good Fire Fair and demonstration burn Saturday, Oct. 10, at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
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