End of an Era as Seagate to Move Out of Last Scotts Valley Location in 2017
End of an era in Scotts Valley as Seagate Technology informs employees that they will not be renewing their lease at 4575 Scotts Valley Drive which expires in May, 2017. They look to relocate some of their employees to their Cupertino location. Seagate got it's start...
Graham Hill Road Traffic Delays Expected Friday, Oct. 28
To avoid traffic delays on Graham Hill Road use alternative routes of Mt Hermon Road or Highway 9 WHEN: Friday, October 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Traffic delays will occur on Graham Hill Road from Roaring Camp Road to Lockewood Lane. WHAT & WHY: This...
SVPD Arrests Former Scotts Valley Park and Recreation Aide on Charges of Child Pornography
On October 6, 2016, the Scotts Valley Police Department served a search warrant for child pornography, which resulted in the subsequent arrest of Trevor Arriola (age 23). Arriola requested and received nude pictures from a 15 year old female. Arriola was interviewed...
Santa Cruz Public Libraries Seeks Community Input on Strategic Plan
Community Meetings to be Held at each of 10 Branch Libraries October 6, 2016—SANTA CRUZ, CA—The Santa Cruz Public Library System (SCPL), a network of 10 neighborhood library branches throughout Santa Cruz County, today announced a series of meetings to be held at each...
Scotts Valley Police Department is Now Accepting Applications for the Police Explorer Program
THE EXPLORER PROGRAM The Scotts Valley Police Department is now accepting applications for the Police Explorer program. We will be hosting an OPEN HOUSE on October 19th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Scotts Valley Police Department. At the OPEN HOUSE, we will present a...
Community Support Builds for Measure D in Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley
Measure to deliver safety improvements for Hwy 9, freeway service patrol and wildlife undercrossing for Hwy 17, and pothole repairs for county roads SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 – SANTA CRUZ, CA – Community support for Yes on D – Get Santa Cruz County Moving– is growing in the...
Local Fires Has Locals on Edge
With a pair of local fires, most notably the 1,000+ acre Loma Fire that is still only 5% contained (as of this writing) located east of the Summit, and a later one that was reported sometime around 9:45pm on Monday evening in Scotts Valley in the 2000 block of...
Local leaders applaud Obama Administration’s visit to Central Coast to Consider National Monument action
Support grows for presidential action to expand California Coastal National Monument to include Cotoni-Coast Dairies A variety of local community leaders praised the announcement that Bureau of Land Management Director, Neil Kornze, is planning to visit Cambria,...
New ‘Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay’ launched by merger of Santa Cruz and Monterey Habitat for Humanity organizations
New Organization Will Streamline Efficiencies, Expand Services & Enable More Capacity for Building Affordable Homes Habitat for Humanity Santa Cruz County and Monterey County Habitat for Humanity, two non-profit organizations, will merge to form Habitat for...
City of Scotts Valley to Start Construction of Repair Project at Granite Creek Overcrossing
GRANITE CREEK ROAD STORM DAMAGE REPAIR PROJECT Scotts Valley, CA – As a result of storm damage over the past several years, approximately 100 feet of retaining wall supporting the sidewalk along the eastbound lane of the Granite Creek Overcrossing near the Highway 17...
Scotts Valley Water District to Host Rate Study Open House
Residents Invited to Learn More About District’s Upcoming Rate Study WHEN: 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 WHAT: Scotts Valley Water District will host a community open house to provide information and answer questions regarding the district’s efforts to review...
10 Chefs to Compete at Mole & Mariachi Festival this Saturday at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
Four Mariachi Bands, Two Local Dance Groups and ‘Mojigangas’ to Perform at Park Benefit Event Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks (Friends), a non-profit organization dedicated to sustaining the legacy of our local state parks and beaches, has announced its Mole &...
FREE 14th Annual E-Waste Collection Event
Scotts Valley, CA – The City of Scotts Valley is pleased to announce that on Saturday September 17, 2016, it will hold its 14th annual e-waste collection event. This event is free to the public. Last year, the City collected over 20,000 pounds of electronics, mostly...
Public Notice Meeting for Public Input on Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCOTTS VALLEY ADA ACCESSIBILITY COMMITTEE TIME/DATE: MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2016, 6:00 P.M. PLACE: City of Scotts Valley Council Chambers 1 Civic Center Drive Scotts Valley SUBJECT: Americans with Disabilities Act...
Food Trucks a Go Go Launches 3 New Locations
July 14, 2016 - This month, food truck event company Food Trucks A Go Go is expanding its presence and bringing its first weekly dinner and lunch markets to Santa Cruz County to three new locations. "Taco Tuesday” is launching at Anna Jean Cummings Park in Soquel...
Tannery celebrates Ebb & Flow, Tanniversary and more on Saturday
The Tannery Arts Center, Santa Cruz County’s first-in-the-nation arts community that provides a sustainable, accessible and vibrant home for the arts in Santa Cruz County, announced today it will host three free community events on Saturday, June 18, 2016, to...
June 9: Monterey Bay Community Power Hosts Santa Cruz County Community Study Session
Tri-County Initiative Would Create New Local, Clean-Source Power Agency WHEN: Thursday, June 9, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. WHERE: Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 701 Ocean Street, Room 500, Santa Cruz WHO: Monterey Bay...
San Lorenzo Valley Water District Earns Transparency Certificate of Excellence
The San Lorenzo Valley Water District has received the District Transparency Certificate of Excellence by the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF) of California in recognition of its outstanding efforts to promote transparency and good governance. “This award...
Santa Cruz Public Libraries’ Announce 2016 Summer Reading Program: GAME ON: READ
An Events & Reading Incentives Program for Babies, Toddlers, Kids, Teens (and NEW THIS YEAR) Adults too! The Santa Cruz Public Libraries’ Summer Reading Program; GAME ON: READ begins June 1 and runs through August 14th. This year Summer Reading is open to all...
Five-year report shows Triple P’s effectiveness in bettering lives of local children
First 5 Santa Cruz County, which manages the Triple P - Positive Parenting Program, today released its 5-year report, titled “Strengthening Families in Santa Cruz County.” The report highlights Triple P’s effectiveness in strengthening communication and relationships...
