San Lorenzo Valley Water District fixes underground leaks
The San Lorenzo Valley Water District announced that through its Leak Detection Program, the District has repaired dozens of leaks on its underground water mains, estimated to save millions of gallons of water annually.
County digs deeper into medical marijuana cultivation rules
Santa Cruz County leads the medical marijuana industry to ensure the best results for everyone.
Local beauty shop owner has art show
Artistic flair is the current that energizes the styling team that provides beauty and barber services at Ideal Hair in ScottsValley. Adding to the artistic energy that characterizes the styling team is the determination to continue providing outstanding customer satisfaction.
Bus burns on Highway 17
On September 9, at about 5:30 p.m., a bus carrying 54 children caught on fire. The children in grades ranging from elementary to high school were part of a singing group from Palo Alto, and were traveling to Santa Cruz.
Music on the Mountain, a big hit
On September 13, the Performing Arts Center at San LorenzoValleyHigh School was filled to capacity with people waiting to hear Michel Singher conduct Espressivo. The music that was played represented 18th, 19th and 20th century composers. The sounds of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jacques Ibert, Richard Wagner and Paul Hindemith were full of frivolity, power, tenderness and a touch of all that is wild.
Scotts Valley Senior Center gets facelift
At the ScottsValleySeniorCenter, seniors are always on the move. It is important that where ever they “move,” it is safe for them to walk. Their patio, for example, was in need of some upgrades.
The Mountain Gardener: “What to Do in the September Garden”
I never want summer to end. Who doesn't love those long days and warm nights? The calendar might say fall is near but Indian summer is one of our best seasons. I love this time of year. Here’s a check list of some garden tasks to do at this time of year. Spread them out between hiking and trips to the beach.
West Nile virus infected horse east of Watsonville
The California Department of Food and Agriculture announced confirmation of a case of West Nile virus in a horse east of Watsonville. Spread by mosquitoes, West Nile is a bird can also infect people and animals. In Santa CruzCounty, this is the first case reported in 2015.
Three candidates vie for two Scotts Valley council seats
Mike Zeller, the director of programming and project delivery for the Transportation Agency for Monterey County, is the relative newcomer on the Scotts Valley...















