Skypark set for needed facelift, could be open within weeks
It’s the place President George H. W. Bush landed in Marine One after the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, but it’s been largely closed over the past year.
But now, renovations have begun at Skypark, Scotts Valley’s main community green space, used for organized sports, family...
Vets Village Provides Sustainable Housing for Homeless Veterans
The mountain town of Ben Lomond has many cool attributes: a beautiful art center, community hall, biker bar, good restaurants and open spaces. Now, the town can add one more feather to its cap: a dedicated space for veterans to call home.
Jaye’s Timberlane on...
Scotts Valley High seniors return to campus March 23
The Scotts Valley Unified School District plans to bring back all primary and secondary grade levels by the end of March, according to Scotts Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) Superintendent Tanya Krause.
That would make it the first school district in the county to do...
Covid-19 Closes Santa Cruz County Businesses, ICUs Ready for Surge
By Jacob Pierce, Good Times Editor
Businesses all over Santa Cruz County are getting ready to close down or reduce their operations, as a new stay-at-home order takes effect.
The order goes live at 11:59pm Thursday, now that the Bay Area region hit a threshold wherein...
Scotts Valley Selects New City Manager
Scotts Valley is moving to hire Nevada County Assistant Executive Officer Mali LaGoe as its new city manager, after the departure of Tina Friend, earlier this year.
And LaGoe couldn’t be happier.
“I’m so excited to join the community and join the team of staff at...
Winter storm’s bark so far worse than its bite
At 12:48pm on Sunday, the lights flickered momentarily at The Grove Cafe and Bakery in Felton.
“Uh, oh,” said a kitchen employee in a cheery voice, as patrons sipped on their $4.36 drip coffee and other items.
But the atmosphere of the restaurant barely skipped a...
Scotts Valley, SLV housing markets skyrocket as Bay Area prices climb
Realtor Robert Aldana of Keller Williams Realty recalls with clarity the moment the tide changed for Scotts Valley’s real estate market.
Earlier this year, Aldana finalized the sale of a home near Skypark for about $1.4 million—signaling a major shift in the industry for the...
Update: Boulder Creek shooting victim ID’d
BOULDER CREEK—The 18-year-old who was killed Saturday at a party at a Boulder Creek residence—Rowan Parham—was described as a man who loved his friends and family, a sentiment that was returned by the people who knew him.
“Anyone that knew Rowan, knew that he was...
Chubby’s Diner a Casualty of Target Complex Upgrade
When 71-year-old Boulder Creek resident Kathleen Kelley heard her favorite eatery in Scotts Valley, Chubby’s Diner, was closing down, she was livid. She tried contacting the City and the corporate office of Target (which is moving in nearby) but didn’t get immediate answers.
“They snuck...
Local Duo Heads to Pop Warner Super Bowl
Thirteen-year-old Chase Petersen loves sports. Put him on a basketball court, a soccer pitch, baseball diamond or a football field, and the San Lorenzo Valley Middle School student shines brightly.
The straight-A student is going to take that energy and determination to Florida next month...
New Scotts Valley Council members look forward to making their mark
After first-place finisher Donna Lind, the incumbent for Scotts Valley City Council, local voters selected Steve Clark—a retired law enforcer, known for volunteering around...
