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June 27, 2026

How a water district prepares for drought

After last year’s heavy rainfall and severe flooding, it is appearing that the state is heading towards another period of drought.

Committee members bring ‘wealth of experience’

At last week’s board of directors meeting for the San Lorenzo Valley Water District, the appointment of four public committee members was met with praise and admiration for dedicated service.

Engaging conversations

With the use of smartphones and social media, students often times lack skills necessary to communicate effectively in every day conversations.

SMGWA aims to maintain water flow

The Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency (SMGWA) was formed about a year ago to ensure a healthy flow of ground water year round.

AmeriCorps working hard on Felton project

A tightly-knit team of AmeriCorps environmental workers this week wrangled with patches of stubborn Himalayan Blackberry bramble — removing more than 5,000 of the noxious weeds.

Proposal takes shape for charter middle school

After almost two years of organizing to get a new independent charter middle school as part of the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District, a final decision is expected next month.

Work begins on busy intersection

Granite Construction this week began the long-awaited $758,000 facelift at the intersection of Mt. Hermon Road, Scotts Valley Drive and Whispering Pines Drive.

New alternative ed program to come to Scotts Valley High School

Scotts Valley Unified School District will be rolling out an alternative education program for Scotts Valley High juniors and seniors next school year called K Street Academy.

Eyes in the sky

The Scotts Valley Police Department — responding to ongoing shenanigans at Skypark Skateboard Park — this week installed a high-tech surveillance camera.

Details of local power start-up promise cheaper rates, more control

There has been much debate on how to get greener, cheaper power and not pay the profits of an investor-owned utility. However, soon, for most residential customers this will actually become a reality when the Monterey Bay Community Power gets switched on in July. 

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Overnight Highway 9 closure near Boulder Creek scheduled for July 1

Motorists traveling on Highway 9 north of Boulder Creek will face a full overnight closure Wednesday, July 1, as crews continue work on the...