Timm-Timms Slate Rises Above Vice Mayor Reed In Early Results
At this time last year, Allan Timms wasn’t even an American. But by press time he had risen—if only slightly—above Scotts Valley’s Vice Mayor in his bid for a seat on Council.
So, how did it feel to see some success, as the vote tallies...
Pellerin Starts Strong in Bid for Historic Assembly Seat
Former Santa Cruz County Clerk Gail Pellerin appears poised to become the first woman from Santa Cruz County to hold a seat on the State Assembly, with early returns showing 62.67% of Santa Clara County voters supporting her run for the 28th District, and...
Incumbents Win Big On School District Boards, Measure T Likely Falling Short
Along with the Derek Timm-Allan Timms slate’s strong performance at the polls, Tuesday night, both of the school board candidates they supported appeared poised for victory, too.
By Wednesday, teacher Lucia Rocha-Nestler had grabbed the largest share of the Scotts Valley Unified School District Board...
Ambient Photonics Picks Scotts Valley For First Facility
A startup aiming to conquer the world with new technology that delivers a steady stream of solar power—even in even low light situations—has selected a former Fox Factory manufacturing plant in Scotts Valley as the site of its first production line.
In a ceremony on...
Elections: Four Candidates Vie for Three SLVWD Seats
Voting day is on Nov. 8, and several candidates for the San Lorenzo Valley Water District Board of Directors are looking for your vote.
Two of the currently seated directors—Board President Gail Mahood, and Jayme Ackemann—will maintain their positions for the balance of their terms,...
The Tradition of Thanksgiving
Year after year, 94% of Americans sit down to a Thanksgiving dinner consisting of a roasted turkey with stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole with marshmallows, a green vegetable of some sort and followed by pumpkin pie and whipped cream.
This dinner,...
Park Hall Fundraiser Features Star Local Singer, Band
Park Hall in Ben Lomond has been a staple in the theater community for nearly 100 years. From Little People’s Repertory Theatre (LPRT) to Mountain Community Theater (MCT) to private events and parties, the worn wooden floors of the building have hosted hundreds of...
What’s Going on With Public Works?
This month I’m responding to inquiries about Scotts Valley parks and street maintenance and repairs. City Hall improvements are also in process.
2022 has largely been a rebuilding year in Public Works. In late 2021 the City reinstated the Maintenance Division Manager position. This position...
Suspect Arrested Following Spate Of Break-ins Throughout Scotts Valley
Police say they believe a man arrested by Fremont police is responsible for a number of break-ins at Scotts Valley small businesses.
Eight local restaurants were hit in recent weeks—on top of other establishments further afield—according to the Scotts Valley Police Department.
“After we had a...
Runner-Coach Duo Leads SLV Sports Hall of Fame Class
From the football field to the basketball court to the oval of the track, San Lorenzo Valley High School has generated outstanding athletic talent. On Nov. 5, some of those decorated athletes will be on hand to celebrate their induction into the SLV Sports...
Incumbent Greg Wimp and Monterey County transportation agency official Michael Zeller...
With 3,524 votes counted so far in the Scotts Valley City Council contest, the incumbent, Greg Wimp—the political body's newest member, was leading the...
