Scotts Valley police participate in Operation Safe Passage
Scotts Valley Police Department is participating in Operation Safe Passage, which began Aug. 7 and continues through Aug. 15. The goal of the operation is to increase the safety of students commuting to and from school at the beginning of the new school year.
During...
Residents mark 5 years since CZU Fire with art and reflection
The year 2025 marks the fifth anniversary of the CZU Fire that destroyed homes and lives and left years of heartache and turmoil in its wake.
Locals are encouraged to turn away from the trauma at the “Healing Through Art & Community” event Saturday, Aug....
Reber to step down from Scotts Valley Chamber, named new VCU director
Danny Reber, who has served as executive director of the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce for more than a decade, will be stepping down from his position this fall to take over as the new executive director for Valley Churches United.
Reber has spent more...
Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Festival returns Aug. 16-17
The advent of August means students are headed back to school, local tourist attractions are less crowded and the Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Festival is back.
Since its start in 2001—originally known as “Art Under the Oaks”—the Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer...
Santa Cruz Public Libraries commemorates 5 years since CZU Fire with community events
Five years after the devastation and aftermath of the CZU Lightning Complex Fire, Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) invites the public to join three commemorating events acknowledging grief and loss, celebrating nature’s renewal power and highlighting the resilience of the San Lorenzo Valley community.
The...
‘Sweeney Todd’ comes to life at Cabrillo Stage
If love is best served hot, and revenge best served cold, then murder must be best served warm, doused in shaving cream and wrapped in a barber’s cape—or at least, that’s what Sweeney Todd would no doubt have you believe.
Known as “The Demon Barber...
Valley Churches United executive director announces retirement
After a decade of service as the executive director of Valley Churches United, Lynn Robinson has announced that she will be retiring from that position this fall.
During her tenure at the nonprofit year-round food pantry, Robinson valued the very important work of providing support...
Scotts Valley artist’s work chosen for ‘Expressions of the Valley’ book cover
Scotts Valley creative soul and activist Karen Kaplan is making her latest splash with dual contributions in a new book titled “Expressions of the Valley.”
Her colored pencil drawing “Exploring Glenwood”—that she drew with Caran D’Ache aquarelle watercolor pencils on parchment paper—was chosen as the...
Brookdale celebrates grand opening of new businesses this Sunday
Local restaurateur and entrepreneur Mario Ibarra has announced the grand opening of two businesses in Brookdale—Brookdale Cafe & Grill and The Lounge at Brookdale Lodge.
The community is invited to join the Summer Festival celebration on Sunday, July 27, from 12-8pm at 11570 Highway 9...
Photo | Bonny Doon ukes join Felton community for ‘Good Trouble’ protest
Musicians from the Bonny Doon Ukulele Club joined community members on July 17 to rally at the intersection of Highway 9 and Graham Hill Road in Felton, singing songs like “This Little Light of Mine” and holding up various signs including “Hands Off Our...
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...
