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October 7, 2025

The Mountain Gardener: Tips for new landscaping after replacing a Lawn

Tired of looking at that brown patch of lawn and trying to convince yourself it’s a badge of honor in these times of drought?

Fund for Nicole Brown

On June 23, Nicole Brown was walking with a friend near the Rio Theater when she became a hit and run victim. “The impact threw her body 40-feet, knocking down two mailboxes, and finally stopping her when she hit a parked car in someone's driveway leaving a sizeable dent in the car,” said Brown’s Grandmother Vicki Wees.

July San Lorenzo Valley & Scotts Valley Meal and Food Programs

Tuesdays, noon. Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, across from Rite-Aid, 335-6900. “Free Lunch Tuesday.”Tuesdays through Saturdays (also fourth Mondays). Valley Churches United, Food Pantry and Food Distribution programs. Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (closed Saturday July 4). First and third Fridays 9 to 11 a.m. are for seniors only. USDA Distribution on fourth Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. For SLV, Scotts Valley, and Bonny Doon residents. Ben Lomond, corner of Highway 9 across from Ben Lomond Market, 336-8258.Wednesdays, 12 to 2 p.m. San Agustin Catholic Church, 257 Glenwood Dr., Scotts Valley (next to the fire station), 438-3633. Food Distribution.Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. St. John’s Catholic Church, down from Rite-Aid, Highway 9 and Russell, Felton. 335-4657. “Thursday Lunch.”Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mountain Community Resources, 6134 Highway 9, across from Rite-Aid, Felton. 335-6600. Food Distribution.Thursdays, 5 to 6:30 p.m., St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley. 438-4360. Food Distribution.Fridays, 5 to 6 p.m. GateWay Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. 438-0646. "Frfidays at Five" food distribution.Sunday, July 26, 2 p.m. SS Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, 9980 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, north of town, 336-2228. Dinner. Meals on Wheels, hot meals at dining centers in Ben Lomond (Monday through Friday) and Scotts Valley (Wednesday). Meals delivered (if eligible). Reservation required, $2.50 requested donation, for age 60+ (limited exceptions). www.communitybridges.org/meals (464-3180)Grey Bears Brown Bag Program, weekly bag of produce to be picked up in Ben Lomond, Felton, or Scotts Valley. Delivery available for homebound seniors. $30 annual membership fee, for age 55+. www.greybears.org (479-1055). Except as noted, all programs are free of charge -- Schedules are subject to change. Contact: [email protected]

New Faces (July 3, 2015)

Connor Winfield Young, a 7-pound 4-ounce boy, was born to David Young and Miho Sakuda of Boulder Creek at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose. He was born at 2:40 a.m. on June 23, 2015.

Datebook (July 3, 2015)

- Submit Datebook items to [email protected] or drop off press releases or photos at 5215 Scotts Valley Drive, Ste. F, Scotts Valley 95066. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Entries are subject to editing, and publication is not guaranteed.

Flyover, parade, and fireworks for SV July Fourth

Scotts Valley will celebrate July 4th with a parade, flyover, and fireworks again this year.

San Lorenzo Valley Water District passes budget for fiscal year 2016

Four out of five SLVWD Board members were present at the June 18, 2015, board meeting to pass the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016. The budget reported an expected total loss of $993,635 for the Water Fund. The Board cut an additional $32,500 from the expense side of the budget to relieve the expected shortfall.

Local student becomes mayor for a day

A Brook Knoll Elementary student became Scotts Valley’s Mayor for the day last Wednesday.

Craft beer flows in new ways for Boulder Creek Brewery

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Boulder Creek Brewery continues its rebirth by staying in the community’s eye with a series of events.

Add Mediterranean to Scotts Valley’s culinary melting pot

Although Greek Fusion food is becoming a recognizable name in Santa Cruz County, it is now a valley staple. The newly opened Cafe Hanna showcases the healthier side of Greek cuisine, without losing an ounce of the taste.

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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...