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

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.

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

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.

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.

Shirley BakerNov. 27, 1948 to June 10, 2015

Boundaries of the California Little League's District 39 overlap those of Santa Cruz County. There are eight Little Leagues: Santa Cruz, San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley, Capitola-Soquel, Live Oak, Aptos, Watsonville-American, and Pajaro Valley.