Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks Launches Kids2Parks, a New Field Trip Program in Partnership with California State Parks
Program aims to increase access to parks for elementary school students in Santa Cruz, San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks (Friends) announces the launch of Kids2Parks (K2P), a new innovative park-equity program to bring students from...
SLV Water District Begins Replacement of Leaking Water Tank with Installation of Temporary Tanks
Bids on the 'Probation Tank' construction project will be opened at the end of April, with construction expected to start mid-2018 The San Lorenzo Valley Water District has started replacement action for the well-documented, leaking Probation Water Storage Tank with...
San Lorenzo Valley Water District Now Accepting Proposals for 2018 Grants
BOULDER CREEK, CA – The San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) is accepting applications for watershed education projects that enhance the public’s understanding of the San Lorenzo River watershed or improve the watershed’s environmental health. The Watershed...
Caltrans Announces Slipout Repair in Brookdale to Result in Three Overnight Closures of State Route 9
SLIPOUT REPAIR IN BROOKDALE TO RESULT IN THREE OVERNIGHT FULL CLOSURES ON STATE ROUTE 9 FOR UTILITY RELOCATION BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 5 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY– Caltrans will conduct three full overnight closures at the Brookdale slip-out on Monday, March 5, Tuesday, March...
Scotts Valley Educational Foundation Presents the Documentary Film Miss Representation
FILM CHALLENGES SEXISM IN THE MEDIA AND EMPOWERS WOMEN DATE: Documentary film Miss Representation will be screened on March 28th, at the 1440 Multiversity, 800 Bethany Drive, Scotts Valley. Dinner is from 5:00 – 7:00 pm and the movie will be held in their theater,...
Assemblymember Mark Stone Reintroduces Cigarette Butt Ban
SACRAMENTO— Assemblymember Mark Stone (D-Monterey Bay) has reintroduced legislation to protect California’s coast and waterways by banning cigarette filters (Assembly Bill 2308). Filters, commonly known as butts, are made of spongy plastic and have become a costly,...
Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks & Local California State Parks Staff Honored with Awards
Commendations from California State Parks highlight innovation and heroism Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks (Friends) has announced that one Friends’ employee and three local State Parks employees have been honored by California State Parks for their contributions at...
Tyler Batement Permanently Appointed as Scotts Valley Community Development Director
PERMANENT APPOINTMENT OF CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Monday, January 29, 2018 Scotts Valley City Manager, Jenny Haruyama announced the permanent appointment of Mr. Taylor Bateman as the City’s Community Development Director. Mr. Bateman has...
Inside the 1440
A few years ago, when the 1440 Multiversity was being introduced as coming to Scotts Valley, many residents had apprehensions of them coming to the old Bethany University. Fears of more traffic, construction disturbing a once quiet and secret spot tucked away in the...
January 2018 Proclaimed Positive Parenting Awareness Month in Santa Cruz County
New Video Highlights Effectiveness of Triple P - Positive Parenting Program First 5 Santa Cruz County, which manages the Triple P — Positive Parenting Program, has announced that January 2018 has been proclaimed Positive Parenting Awareness Month by the Santa Cruz...
Key Committee Approves Stone Bill to Require Attached Plastic Bottle Caps
Measure would reduce plastic pollution and promote bottle cap recycling SACRAMENTO—The Assembly Natural Resources Committee has approved legislation by Assemblymember Mark Stone (D-Monterey Bay) to require plastic bottle caps to be tethered to their beverage...
Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency to Host Public Education Session
The Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency will host a public education session on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m., to inform the public about groundwater hydrology, management, and state regulations. The free meeting is open to the public. The discussion will focus on...
Annual ParkStore Holiday Sale to be Held at Four Local State Parks and Beaches Dec. 1-3
Customers Enjoy 20-30 Percent Discounts; Sales Benefits Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks will host its annual ParkStore Holiday Sale Friday, Dec. 1, to Sunday, Dec. 3, at four ParkStore locations at state parks and beaches in Santa...
Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County to Open the Joe & Linda Aliberti Clubhouse in Scotts Valley
In keeping with a long-term commitment to effectively serve youth throughout Santa Cruz County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County (BGCSCC) will acquire Boys & Girls Club of the Valleys to open and operate a new clubhouse in Scotts Valley. BGCSCC will...
Scotts Valley City Leaders Give State of City Address
On Saturday, November 4th, the State of Scotts Valley City Address was given by Mayor Randy Johnson, City Manager Jenny Haruyama, Police Chief Steve Walpole, and new Fire District Chief, Steve Kovacs. The meeting took place at the Old Mill Meeting Room at the...
SLV Water District Seeks Grant Application
Three Data Collection/Restoration Grants will be awarded for projects that enhance understanding of the watershed, improve watershed health. The San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) is accepting applications for Data Collection/Restoration Grants focused on...
Scotts Valley Water District to Replace Collapsed Well
WATER PRODUCTION INCREASED AT OTHER WELL SITES TO MAKE UP FOR LOSS OF TOP-PRODUCING WELL; NEW WELL TO BE DRILLED (SEPT. 13, 2017) SCOTTS VALLEY, CA – The Scotts Valley Water District today announced one of its wells has failed due to a cave-in of the well column at...
Mole & Mariachi Festival features mole tasting competition, authentic Mexican food, mariachi music, folkorico dancing, kids activities & more
September 9th Benefit for Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park Promises Day of Fun for Adults and Kids SANTA CRUZ, CA–Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks (Friends), a non-profit organization dedicated to sustaining the legacy of our state parks and beaches, announced...
SLV Water District Advances Project to Replace Two Leaking 20,000-gallon Redwood Storage Tanks
Bids for Construction Now Being Accepted; District Provides Update on Ratepayer-funded Capital Improvement Projects BOULDER CREEK, CA – The San Lorenzo Valley Water District opened of the bid process on Monday for replacing a pair of 20,000-gallon redwood tanks used...
Scotts Valley Water District mourns passing of District Director Ken Kannegaard
The Scotts Valley Water District is saddened to announce the passing of District Director Ken Kannegaard on May 27, following a courageous battle with cancer. Director Kannegaard was a highly dedicated public servant, first elected to the Scotts Valley Water District...
