Lobster Feed Event Raises Cash to Promote Mountain Wonders
Carol Miller is 87 years old and still going strong in her work to promote the natural beauty of Santa Cruz County’s redwoods. The South Felton resident is a longtime volunteer of the Mountain Parks Foundation.
This organization, with a mission to inspire the next...
Police in Pursuit to benefit local Special Olympics athletes
Local law enforcement officers are racing to raise money for kids at the Ocean Speedway this Friday night.
Policing in America
The recent media coverage of racial injustice sparked debate on the effectiveness of policing methods in the United States. Protests both internationally and locally raise awareness about the everyday challenges that people of color face, as well as next steps we can take to make law enforcement increasingly more fair. Several students from Scotts Valley High give their opinions about police reform.
Fast-food track
Jack in the Box is set to join Scotts Valley’s fast-food ranks in the beginning of 2010. The fast-food chain plans to build in place of the former Scotts Valley Diner and Denny’s, between Chevron and Best Western.
Wood turner tries Open Studios for first time
First-time Open Studios Art Tour artist John Wells told his family he was going to apply for the annual county-wide art show for many years, and finally did this year. The Boulder Creek-based wood-turner will display his masterful bowls, vessels and platters turned from wood found in local forests during next weekend’s open studios.
Tighter security at skate park
After answering six problem calls at Skypark’s Skate Board Park on Sunday alone, Scotts Valley police are considering surveillance camera installation at the popular youth gathering place.
Scotts Valley police arrest 8 for DUI during late summer enforcement
Scotts Valley Police Department arrested eight drivers suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) during a nearly three-week period through Labor Day weekend.
The enforcement...
