Tag: Scotts Valley

Last week Scotts Valley Mayor Jim Reed sat down for an interview with the Press Banner to discuss some important issues he hopes to address in his third mayoral term. There is no question for Reed a key economic driver for the city will be the addition of new hotels. According to Reed’s estimates, one hotel can generate enough transient occupancy tax revenue equivalent to what 1,823 single family homes or 10 grocery stores would generate.

For Colleen Shehab, Beacon Video has played an important role in many stages of her life.

A proposed development for the area known as Gateway South in Scotts Valley brings with it a history of stops and starts.

Despite the city having spent 20 years pitching the proposed Town Center as a commercial magnet, Scotts Valley’s new mayor is intent on leading the project in an entirely different direction.

When Scott Hamby began his tenure with the City of Scotts Valley Public Works Department, Scotts Valley Drive was in bumpy condition and utilities were strung overhead on telephone poles.

Updating the economic component of Scotts Valley’s general plan is tricky business, with wrapping business and residential up in a tight bow a tall order.

Jon Damon of Davenport sunk a 108-yard hole in one on the third hole of Valley Gardens Golf Course, 263 Mt. Hermon Rd. in Scotts Valley, during a round last week. Damon, far left, reached the bottom of the cup with a 9 Iron.

The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of their annual awards — including a Navy veteran, new favorite spot for Greek food and two community leaders who have helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for local causes.