MCT’s ‘Damn Yankees’ to premiere Friday night
The Tony Award-winning musical “Damn Yankees” will premiere at Mountain Community Theater’s Park Hall this Friday night, March 27, at 8 p.m.
Scotts Valley gets first notes from State on Housing Element
The message of the first report card on Scotts Valley’s draft Housing Element from the State: needs improvement.
Scotts Valley must comply with the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s requirements by the end of the year in order to avoid serious penalties, like...
Valley Gardens site in escrow
For fifth time in 10 years, Valley Gardens Golf Course is in escrow to sell the prime Scotts Valley property, as its business prospects dim.
Pets and COVID
As we shelter in place we have more time with our pets than ever before. The joy they bring us and companionship can ease the anxiety we are all experiencing. As a pet parent there are several important facts you need to know and actions you need to take to care for your pet.
Supervisor McPherson to retire at end of term
When Fifth District Supervisor Bruce McPherson was growing up, he thought he might pursue medicine. But he was also drawn to the family business of journalism (his great-grandfather Duncan had purchased the Santa Cruz Sentinel in the 1800s). He chose to become a newspaperman.
Now,...
Scotts Valley crime rates rise in pandemic-impacted year
While assaults dropped by 27% last year in Scotts Valley, other crimes increased—including burglaries almost doubling, according to stats presented to Scotts Valley City Council by Police Chief Steve Walpole, Jr., Aug. 4.
Other so-called Part 1 Crimes that increased between 2019 and 2020 included...
City bans marijuana shops
The Scotts Valley City Council had three choices before it Dec. 15: Allow and regulate medicinal marijuana dispensaries in Scotts Valley. Simply stay silent on the issue. Or prohibit dispensaries altogether.
Community fire responders unite online for impending season
Boulder Creek’s Tyrone Clark refers to himself as a “solutions guy.” He’s been in Boulder Creek since 1991, and when the CZU August Lighting Complex fire swept through the area, he felt compelled to do more than just watch.
“When the evacuation orders came down,...
Decker seeks to improve county-wide operations as Fifth District supervisor candidate
No matter your age, applying for a new job is a stressful situation. As a potential candidate, you’re embarking on a journey filled with unknowns while forging a path toward success. Even if friends, family and neighbors convince you to upend your life and...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...