Gone Fishin’: Plenty of fish in the sea these days
Summer is here, and most types of fishing are in full swing.
FAA recommendation a missed opportunity
On Thursday, November 17 the Select Committee on South Bay Arrivals, a body of elected officials convened by Congressional representatives Anna Eshoo, Sam Farr, and Jackie Speier to address jet noise, voted 8-4 to shift the SERFR arrival flight path from Happy Valley and Los Gatos to a legacy path called BSR (BIGSUR). During earlier meetings a new flight path was proposed (referred to as DAVYJ but using the BSR track) which overflies Santa Cruz, San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley, and Bonny Doon in Santa Cruz County.
High density housing possibility for Avisa Tech Site
The former site of Avisa Technology, located in a small valley just off the main entrance to the Sky Park Community Center at the end of King’s Village Road, has been the site of an in-depth study for a possible zoning change that will allow high density housing. A Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) was released for public review on March 1st, and the City of Scotts Valley is soliciting comment on the document until April 16, 2018.
Running down a crown
The San Lorenzo Valley High boys cross country team is strong from top to bottom and is looking to defend the league title it won in 2009.
Reed named chief of staff to new San Jose mayor
On the first day of the New Year, Scotts Valley City Councilmember Jim Reed marked the beginning of his new day job — as Chief of Staff to San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo.
Think & Shop Local First
Those who grew up with something like a “Main Street” in their home towns may remember the excitement of strolling down the street the day after Thanksgiving to see all the Christmas-decorated store windows. The window decorations ran the gamut from a few poinsettia plants to a small Victorian village display with a train continuously running an on an oval track. That window was the one most kids begged their parents to stop at so they could watch for a while until the parents finally exclaimed, "Come on! We’ve got to get going – we have a lot of shopping to do!”
Bruce weaponizes social media
When Bill Smallman, a director of the San Lorenzo Valley Water District, announced two weeks ago that he would be requesting a Civil Grand Jury investigation of his own board and staff, citing a lack of transparency and payment of Terry Vierra’s legal bills, his four colleagues remained silent.
Scotts Valley police arrest 8 for DUI during late summer enforcement
Scotts Valley Police Department arrested eight drivers suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) during a nearly three-week period through Labor Day weekend.
The enforcement...