Tag: police and officers
April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Scotts Valley
As April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Scotts Valley Police Department (SVPD) is emphasizing the crucial need for drivers to remain focused and...
Local SRO named Deputy of the Year for her impactful community...
If you have a student within the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District (SLVUSD), you may have seen Deputy April Skalland around campus.
As a...
Scotts Valley PD: Don’t rely on luck, choose a sober way...
St. Patrick’s Day is a time to celebrate with friends, family and good cheer. However, as the festivities often include alcohol, Scotts Valley Police...
Boulder Creek hosts family-friendly National Night Out celebration this Tuesday
The town of Boulder Creek knows how to keep their populace and surrounding areas engaged with events. Whether it’s the 4th of July Parade...
Scotts Valley, county agencies rally for Special Olympics
A series of public safety agencies recently carried the Special Olympics torch through Santa Cruz County en route to the Summer Games as part...
Scotts Valley police chief mourns loss of ‘old school’ top-cop father
Just before Christmas, Scotts Valley lost one of the men who was critical to shaping the city into the place it is today. It...
CHP Capt. Ching bids farewell
While some retirees may sail off into the sunset, California Highway Patrol Capt. Aaron Ching is taking a new approach to that old adage...
Messy December weather leads to crashes in Santa Cruz County
With rain descending on Santa Cruz County in earnest over the past week, first responders have had their hands full.
On Sunday, just after 8:15pm,...
Sheriff’s Office hosts active shooter drills at San Lorenzo Valley campus
A voice rings out over the handheld radio: “Numerous callers reporting gunfire in the middle school gym.” With that, the first active shooter scenario...
Special Olympics flame passes through Scotts Valley
The Special Olympics Flame of Hope was on its way to Stevens Stadium, at Santa Clara University, where a packed Opening Ceremony—featuring former 49ers...
San Lorenzo Valley High School senior wins Congressional Art Competition
When it comes to her artistic talents, Claire Hamilton is a winner. Her recent piece of art, “Hearts at Rest,” won multiple awards at...
