Scotts Valley City Hall transforms into poetry space for 2024 Verse of the Valley winners
Scotts Valley City Hall was temporarily transformed into a poet’s performance space on May 2 for the winners of Scotts Valley Arts Commission’s 2024 Verse of the Valley Poetry Contest.
Poets, friends, family and members of the Scotts Valley Arts Commission filled City Hall to...
Inaugural Santa Cruz County Wildfire Resilience Summit arrives June 6
The FireSafe Council of Santa Cruz County is hosting the inaugural Santa Cruz County Wildfire Resilience Summit on Thursday, June 6, from 2-6pm at the Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front St., in Santa Cruz.
The Summit’s goal is to inform and inspire...
Residents face uncertainty as home insurance options dwindle amid fire risks
There was a moment, about an hour and a half into City of Scotts Valley’s wildfire preparedness meeting May 14, when the stark reality of the current home insurance landscape in California came into focus.
Vice Mayor Derek Timm, at the podium, asked for a...
‘Becky’s New Car’ takes audiences on joyride of love and laughter
Take one married woman, a sweet-talking (and ridiculously handsome) widower, an innocent miscommunication and the intrinsic giddiness of attraction, and you’ve got a delightful misadventure that’s an absolute joyride.
“Becky’s New Car” is Mountain Community Theater’s latest comedic endeavor, and the production is a ramble...
Scotts Valley makes progress on parks plan
Scotts Valley City Council held a special joint study session with the Parks and Recreation Commission on May 1 to envision the full scope of recreation options for the city.
Recreation Manager Allison Pfefferkorn noted that there hasn’t been a new Parks Master Plan since...
Community spirit soars at inaugural Ben Lomond Village Alliance meeting
Last month the fledgling Ben Lomond Village Alliance (BLVA) was introduced to the community and businesses of Ben Lomond.
The April 20 event was held at the historic Park Hall, a community building owned by all residents of Ben Lomond residing within 1-1/2 miles.
The steering...
City of Scotts Valley hosts wildfire preparedness, homeowners insurance workshop Tuesday
City of Scotts Valley is hosting a free community Wildfire Preparedness and Homeowners Insurance Workshop on Tuesday, May 14, from 6-8pm at the Scotts Valley Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 251 Kings Village Road.
This event is dedicated to educating the public on crucial measures...
Photos | Santa Cruz Mountains’ Makers Market showcases local talent
Though a few clouds seemed to stand almost static in the afternoon sunshine in Felton, a pleasant breeze coursed through the wild grasses at Hallcrest Vineyards during the 11th annual Makers Market on Sunday. The community event celebrates art and music in the Santa...
SLV Elementary hosts Gatsby Auction Gala next Friday for school fundraising efforts
In 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote “The Great Gatsby,” a novel about wealth, decadence and privilege set in the Jazz Age on New York’s Long Island. That setting of speakeasies, hedonistic virtues and flappers will come to life on May 17 at Roaring Camp...
‘Let’s Talk About It’ event fosters understanding and connection across differences
Have you ever felt uncomfortable around someone or didn’t like someone, but you had never met them? You had an adverse reaction based on their appearance or a snippet of information about them in the media?
On Saturday, May 18, from 1-4pm at the Scotts...
Paddy Smith Park blooms with new garden at Santa Cruz County...
The beautiful Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds are growing even more beautiful thanks to a colorful landscaping project at Paddy Smith Park.
Jeff Rosendale, with Sierra...