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Scotts Valley
October 6, 2025

Ben Lomond Is Lit Up

Local pundits thought that the election of McKinley in November, 1896, foretold a good season for Ben Lomond’s dueling hotels. The Mountain Echo of Boulder Creek agreed, adding that, “Ben Lomond is fortunate in her two leading citizens and property holders,” praising the “enterprising spirit” of the rival developers “as they vie with each other in improvements.”

Why is our town called Scotts Valley? Our Chamber of Commerce knows

If you go to the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce website, scottsvalleychamber.com, look under Scotts Valley, scroll down to the bottom and click on Historical Society, you will see a wonderful history of the Scott House. The history was written by Jan Bowman in 1977 as part of an unpublished Master’s thesis at San JoseUniversity.

The Mountain Gardener: “Holiday Wreaths Done Right”

The holiday season just wouldn’t be complete without a day spent with the Felton Christmas Wreath Makers at their annual get together at Barb’s house. Many of us who are regulars were anxious to get started. We arrived at midmorning eager to dig into the various piles of wreath-making greens graciously supplied by Barb and her husband, Reggie. We all shared stories and some laughs over glasses of sparkling cider or Champagne and French pastries.

Watch those delicious Holiday treats!

The holiday season is here with all the celebrations and indulgences that go along with it. It’s important to appreciate and partake in the joy of the season, yet at the same time be mindful of the not-so-jolly effects all of our celebrating can have on our health.

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Let’s Go Fishin’: Ocean waters start to cool

We have started the winter pattern with a few shots at light rain and storm fronts that bring southerly winds, with that the ocean temperatures are starting to cool. We had record-breaking ocean temperatures this year as the MontereyBay buoy read 68 degrees the third week of July. At this time the current sea temperature reading is 57 degrees.

Interest rates go negative in European countries, will we follow?

Interest rates have dropped so low that savings accounts pay just above zero. Could those rates fall to below zero? In many countries, they have.

Datebook

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Holiday Shopping? Look at Your Receipts! Tax Paid for Online Shopping Helps Your Community

Your best holiday shopping deals may just be a click away. But, did you know that for every online purchase you and your fellow Californians make and don’t pay tax, you are missing out on an opportunity to help fund public safety, education, and other vital services in your community?

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Greg Wimp

Sandwich shop owner appointed to Scotts Valley Council

As Greg Wimp, the owner of multiple area Togo’s sandwich shop locations, stepped up Oct. 1 to address Scotts Valley City Council about why...