Tag: Scotts Valley
Mayor’s Message | Storms, Sinkholes and Staying the Course
As we prepared for 2026, Mother Nature certainly got our attention! Walking on what seemed like a beautiful day for a walk, my phone...
News Briefs | Published Feb. 6, 2026
Volunteers needed for Olympia Watershed stewardship
San Lorenzo Valley Water District is seeking volunteers to help with land management at its Olympia Watershed property.
Volunteers will...
Applications open for Scotts Valley Citizens Academy
Applications are now being accepted for the City of Scotts Valley’s 2026 Citizens Academy, which offers residents an inside look at city government and...
Highway 17 overnight lane closures continue through Tuesday south of Sugarloaf...
Travelers on Highway 17 north of Scotts Valley will continue to encounter a reduction to one lane of travel in each direction on Monday and...
Scotts Valley Middle School students find their voices in ‘Frozen Jr.’
When the curtain rises on “Frozen Jr.” at Scotts Valley Middle School, audiences will recognize the familiar snow-dusted world of Arendelle—but what they may...
Scotts Valley Council clears surplus land step for Town Center project
Scotts Valley City Council’s Jan. 21 meeting made some serious progress on the Town Center development—essentially doing some of the housekeeping items needed to...
News Briefs | Published Jan. 30, 2026
Libraries announce schedule changes, extended service hours
Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) has announced system schedule changes and extended hours at selected branches starting on...
Strictly Speaking | When Herbs Become Teachers
Step into the woods and something shifts. Your pace slows. Your senses wake up. What once looked like an ordinary path becomes a living...
Scotts Valley announces reopening of Skypark Big Kid Playground
City of Scotts Valley will celebrate the reopening of the newly replaced Skypark Big Kid Playground with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday, Jan. 31, from...
Former Scotts Valley police chief hired as second-in-command at UCSC force
After all the fanfare surrounding his departure, former Scotts Valley Police Chief Steve Walpole Jr. only ended up spending a few days as a...
News Briefs | Published March 20, 2026
Top Dog Film Festival returns to Santa Cruz
The beloved Top Dog Film Festival is back for another season, showcasing a new line-up of short...
