Peak Season Arrives at Scotts Valley and Felton Farmers’ Market
Santa Cruz, CA – The mountain town markets are underway and the glory of the summer season is shining brightly on the tables. Scotts Valley and Felton invite you to sit down with a delicious meal, grocery bags full at your feet, and gaze out at the redwoods, the sandy...
Scotts Valley Mayor’s Column: July 2022
With the recent tragic shootings across the Nation including Uvalde Texas, there is encouragement with the historic bipartisan action taken by Congress. It’s been challenging to balance an individual’s 2nd Amendment rights while protecting public safety. Recent action...
Special Olympics Torch Run to Run Through Scotts Valley Thursday, June 23rd
More than 2000 Law Enforcement personnel from federal, military, state, county, and local agencies will be running the Special Olympics, “Flame of Hope,” through Northern California from June 13 through June 24. The event is part of the annual Law Enforcement Torch...
The State of the Scotts Valley Real Estate Market – June 2022
The real estate market has shifted some, and in this 20 minute video, 36 year real estate veteran and Scotts Valley specialist Robert Aldana breaks down what happened this year, what is happening now and what to expect moving forward.
Scotts Valley Mayor’s Monthly Column – June 2022
Recently, City Manager LaGoe and I attended a City Leaders Summit coordinated by the League of California Cities. The summit was an opportunity for cities to participate in a combined continuing education conference and Legislative Action Day in Sacramento. Mayors,...
New Programs Launched to Help Water Customers Reduce Water Use, Save Money
Scotts Valley Water District doubles the lawn replacement rebate, introduces a weekend pop-up info station, reopens Recycled Water Fill Station and relaunches Water Saving Challenge The Scotts Valley Water District (SVWD) has launched an array of programs to help...
Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Improve Water Taste and Smell in Scotts Valley
Important Capital Improvement Project Now Complete! The Scotts Valley Water District (SVWD) announced upgrades to the Orchard Run Water Treatment Plant that will improve water quality and plant efficiency are complete. Groundwater is the only source of drinking water...
Scotts Valley Mayor’s Column Focuses on Strategic Planning
Column for month of May, 2022 As we look forward to recovery, the City of Scotts Valley has begun work on strategic planning. For many years, the City has kept the same four strategic goals: 1 Ensure long-term financial stability 2 Encourage business development and...
All Things Salmon Celebrated During Inaugural Salmon Week at UC Santa Cruz
Documentary film on local salmon fisheries and CZU Fire impact will premiere The Fisheries Collaborative Program at UC Santa Cruz and the Seymour Marine Discovery Center are partnering to celebrate all things salmon during Salmon Week, May 15-21. The Santa Cruz County...
Scotts Valley Area Real Estate Market Cools… A Little
In what was a red hot housing market in 2021 where home values went up approximately 20% in one year, the market was expected to be a strong market in 2022 but not close to the previous year. However, the first quarter of this year was one of the hottest if not...
Peak Season Arrives at Scotts Valley and Felton Farmers’ Market
Santa Cruz, CA – The mountain town markets are underway and the glory of the summer season is shining brightly on the tables. Scotts Valley and Felton invite you to sit down with a delicious meal, grocery bags full at your feet, and gaze out at the redwoods, the sandy...
Scotts Valley Mayor’s Column: July 2022
With the recent tragic shootings across the Nation including Uvalde Texas, there is encouragement with the historic bipartisan action taken by Congress. It’s been challenging to balance an individual’s 2nd Amendment rights while protecting public safety. Recent action...
Special Olympics Torch Run to Run Through Scotts Valley Thursday, June 23rd
More than 2000 Law Enforcement personnel from federal, military, state, county, and local agencies will be running the Special Olympics, “Flame of Hope,” through Northern California from June 13 through June 24. The event is part of the annual Law Enforcement Torch...
The State of the Scotts Valley Real Estate Market – June 2022
The real estate market has shifted some, and in this 20 minute video, 36 year real estate veteran and Scotts Valley specialist Robert Aldana breaks down what happened this year, what is happening now and what to expect moving forward.
Scotts Valley Mayor’s Monthly Column – June 2022
Recently, City Manager LaGoe and I attended a City Leaders Summit coordinated by the League of California Cities. The summit was an opportunity for cities to participate in a combined continuing education conference and Legislative Action Day in Sacramento. Mayors,...
New Programs Launched to Help Water Customers Reduce Water Use, Save Money
Scotts Valley Water District doubles the lawn replacement rebate, introduces a weekend pop-up info station, reopens Recycled Water Fill Station and relaunches Water Saving Challenge The Scotts Valley Water District (SVWD) has launched an array of programs to help...
Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Improve Water Taste and Smell in Scotts Valley
Important Capital Improvement Project Now Complete! The Scotts Valley Water District (SVWD) announced upgrades to the Orchard Run Water Treatment Plant that will improve water quality and plant efficiency are complete. Groundwater is the only source of drinking water...
Scotts Valley Mayor’s Column Focuses on Strategic Planning
Column for month of May, 2022 As we look forward to recovery, the City of Scotts Valley has begun work on strategic planning. For many years, the City has kept the same four strategic goals: 1 Ensure long-term financial stability 2 Encourage business development and...
All Things Salmon Celebrated During Inaugural Salmon Week at UC Santa Cruz
Documentary film on local salmon fisheries and CZU Fire impact will premiere The Fisheries Collaborative Program at UC Santa Cruz and the Seymour Marine Discovery Center are partnering to celebrate all things salmon during Salmon Week, May 15-21. The Santa Cruz County...
Scotts Valley Area Real Estate Market Cools… A Little
In what was a red hot housing market in 2021 where home values went up approximately 20% in one year, the market was expected to be a strong market in 2022 but not close to the previous year. However, the first quarter of this year was one of the hottest if not...
