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Scotts Valley is a wonderful town.  There are so many reasons why all of us live here and I’m certain that safety is on everyone’s list.  Unfortunately, our great police department is challenged with higher wages offered elsewhere that makes it difficult for them to retain good talent right here.  Plus, it’s difficult for an officer to afford to live here.   We need to come up with several solutions to remedy what the city council calls a budget crisis. 

A drought surcharge paid by customers of the San Lorenzo Water District could be lifted this summer, but the lost revenue is being factored into the district’s calculations for a multi-year rate increase expected later this year.

The grand opening of the new Scotts Valley Branch Library is just around the corner. On June 18, the 13,000-square-foot library will open on Kings Village Road, across from Cavallaro Transit Center and down the street from the Scotts Valley Community Center.

Based on a narrow vote by transportation decision-makers, a $10 vehicle registration fee to pay for road improvements in Santa Cruz County will not be on the November ballot.

Boulder Creek Elementary School has been named one of only two distinguished elementary schools in Santa Cruz County by the California Department of Education.