Press Banner

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...

On Sunday, Boulder Creek resident Eric McFarland was unloading some items from the family vehicle when he heard some strange noises. The CZU Lightning Complex Fire survivor was distressed to see flames behind the house, climbing one of the trees and devouring the winter woodpile. “It...

TEDxSantaCruz organizers have launched a call for speakers, volunteers and sponsors for the next TEDxSantaCruz: RISING TOGETHER, slated for Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Crocker Theater on the Cabrillo College campus. The call is open to everyone who lives or works in Santa...

On Sunday, residents and visitors from further afield fanned out across Santa Cruz County for the final day of Open Studios Art Tour 2023, where people get to peek inside spaces integral to creation. For Gina Firpo, a 31-year resident of the San Lorenzo Valley...

Whether it’s the 2017 Thomas Fire in Ventura, the 2018 Camp Fire in Butte County or the 2020 CZU Fire in Santa Cruz County, hundreds of thousands of Californians have been impacted by the ravages of wildfires, resulting in the destruction and loss of...

Valley Churches United awarded four recipients of the 2023 Angel of the Year Award at its recent 40th Anniversary Ruby Gala. Each Angel Award recipient has been either volunteering or supporting Valley Churches in a variety of ways over the years. “They have been huge champions...

Scotts Valley City Council voted Oct. 4 to hand a $160,000 contract to Urban Field Studio for the plan refresh of the previously mothballed Town Center project it's counting on to reinvigorate the community and help it achieve its housing goals. City Manager Mali LaGoe...

An energized crowd attended the Scotts Valley Unified School Board meeting Sept. 26 to show their support for a resolution recognizing October as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) history month. The text pointed to ’60s rights activists Sylvia Rivera and Martha P. Johnson,...

Horse Sense Education and Advocacy Nonprofit (HSNP) presented its Diamond Heart fundraiser dinner at Scapazzi’s Italian Cuisine on Oct. 12. Aimed at building connections and partnerships between horses and humans that empower and enrich lives, HSNP is a verified, 501(c)3 certified nonprofit based in Felton. Over...

Longtime food pantry volunteer Shelley Young will receive the Green Heart Award at the 38th annual Mountain Affair benefiting Mountain Community Resources. The fundraiser event will be held Friday, Oct. 20, from 5-9pm at Ristorante Casa Nostra in Ben Lomond. Named for Mary Hammer, one...