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A couple years back, Scotts Valley was reeling from a series of departures, while struggling to attract new staff during the Covid-19 pandemic. But now, with two key hires—Building Official Nelson Alfaro and Public Works Director Bret Swain—the City has filled 93% of its roster. “Scotts...

In 2019, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., and other California utilities instituted massive preemptive power shutoffs in 30 counties, designed to prevent wildfires during strong and dry winds.

Scotts Valley/San Lorenzo Valley Competitive Soccer Club teams recently had an outstanding weekend on the field, bringing home multiple championships from two major Halloween tournaments—the Fremont Kick-or-Treat and the Morgan Hill Thriller. Teams from across the region competed in these spirited events, many in full...

In February, the landscape stirs to life. Well, not in Minnesota or Tahoe — but around here, the plums, tulip magnolias, manzanita, forsythia, flowering currants and quince are in full bloom. Other deciduous trees and plants that still look bare are starting to grow roots deep underground.

All over the news you see stories about how houses and whole areas have been saved by tough locals fighting for their neighbors. Not to be denied, animals received the same treatment during evacuations and still do today. Our local Santa Cruz County Horseman’s Association (SCCHA) members have done an amazing job on multiple levels.