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From Times Publishing Group...
New Skypark Playground Opens
In the planning stages since 2021, a new inclusive and accessible playground opened at Skypark.
From Santa Cruz Sentinel...
Scotts Valley Police Department Undertakes Annual Inspection
Lined up behind City Hall, members of the Scotts Valley Police Department stood âunparalleled in the county,â said Vice Mayor Randy Johnson.
Scotts Valley Marks a Birthday
Mayor Jack Dilles muses on 57 years of Scotts Valley history.
Scotts Valley Council Tackles Mix of Issues Before Break
From pensions to housing to the the use of city facilities by nonprofits, the Scotts Valley City Council addressed various issues at its last regular meeting before the summer break, which begins in July.
Mayorâs Message: Scotts Valley Tackles Challenges
The Scotts Valley City Council discussed and approved nine strategic goals for 2023/24. Mayor Jack Dilles outlines seven of this weekâs column.
From Lookout Local...
Scotts Valley Archaeological Site Display Gets an Update
One of the oldest documented archaeological sites in California is underneath Scotts Valley City Hall and police department. Archaeologists and community members are upgrading a display at City Hall to reflect its importance.
Capitola Mayorâs Message: Thanks to the Community
As the holidays approach and 2022 concludes, Mayor Donna Lind expresses appreciation for the great work of City Manager Mali LaGoe and Scotts Valleyâs exceptional staff.
Every Scotts Valley Council Candidate Want to Fix the BudgetâBut How?
Three candidatesâDerek Timm, Allan Timms and Jim Reedâare vying for two open seats on the Scotts Valley City Council, with the top two vote-getters winning the seats. Lookout asked each candidate to answer two questions.
From Santa Cruz County Sentinel...
Jim Reed Battles Derek Timm, Allan Timms in Scotts Valley
Three candidates are in the race for two open seats on the Scotts Valley City Council. Derek Timm and political newcomer Allan Timms have are supporting each other in opposition to Vice Mayor Reed, who also serves as the chief of staff for the mayor of San Jose.
A Message From the Mayor: Scotts Valley Focuses on Recovery
Donna Lind, the mayor of Scotts Valley, writes in the Sentinel, âThis year, with a new city manager and as we rebuild after the pandemic, the City Council has held two public study sessions to discuss how city resources should be focused in order to help meet these goals.
From Press Banner...
Scotts Valley Considers Contracting Out Recreation Services
At a special joint study session with the City Council and the Scotts Valley Parks & Recreation Commission, the idea of contracting out some of the programs took center stage.
From Santa Cruz Local...
Injury Accident in Scotts Valley Crosswalk Renews Calls for Street Upgrades
When a mother and son were struck by a driver in a crosswalk on Bluebonnet Lane, Scotts Valley resident Griffon Walker wasnât surprised. He and his neighbors have been advocating for road safety upgrades for more than two years.
Scotts Valley Strengthens Access to Glenwood Preserve
At its most recent meeting, the Scotts Valley City Council deliberated on issues related to the Glenwood Open Space Preserve, strengthening its contract amount with the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County and increasing access to this large recreation outlet.
Scotts Valley Looks to Fund Overpass Improvements
The Scotts Valley City Council has voted unanimously to seek grant funds via the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission for the Granite Creek Overpass Roadway, Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project.
Scotts Valley Celebrates âState of the Cityâ at Public Event
In an outdoor space behind the Scotts Valley Community Center, local officials gathered for a rare public event as they outlined the communityâs health in a âState of the City Address.â
Scotts Valley Mayor Proclaims Cityâs Commitment to Diversity
After designating September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Mayor Derek Timm issued another proclamation, announcing Scotts Valleyâs commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. âItâs our obligation to reject hate and bias in all forms,â he said.
Interim City Manager Brings Years of Experience to Scotts Valley
When Scotts Valleyâs city manager left, Brian Haddix stepped in. Noting that Haddix came out of retirement to fill the void on an interim basis, Mayor Derek Timm says the city is lucky to have him. âWe have so many balls in motion,â Timm said. âWe couldnât afford to have them drop.â
Condo Project on Scotts Valley Drive Gets Council Nod
The Scotts Valley City Council approved a new housing complex with 16 two-bedroom condominiums on Scotts Valley Drive at its Sept. 1 meeting, which also marked the departure of City Manager Tina Friend. As of Sept. 7, Brian Haddix takes over as interim city manager.
Scotts Valley Planning Commissioners Give Standing Ovation to The Encore at 4104
The Scotts Valley Planning Commission voted to allow a 16-unit condo project to move ahead. Commissioner Steve Horlock told the Press Banner he likes the look of the 35-foot, three-story development on Scotts Valley Drive near the Mt. Hermon Road intersection.
Scotts Valley Offers Use of Brook Knoll Facility to Boys & Girls Clubs
The city of Scotts Valley is working with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County to provide an after-school solution for youth. The city offered to lease its Brook Knoll child care facility and guaranteed $90,000 in funding.
Scotts Valley Council Resumes Meetings
Scotts Valley City Council met after a month-long hiatus to approve an after-school program for elementary school students and receive the police departmentâs annual report.
New Public Works Department Head Starts Aug. 9
Scotts Valley has tapped a local to take the reins of its second-largest department: Chris Lamm, a civil engineer who most recently served as assistant public works director in Menlo Park.
Scotts Valleyâs Skypark Gets a Needed Makeover
Skypark, the community green space that hosted first responders during the CZU Lightning Complex fires, will get a facelift thanks to American Rescue Plan Act funds approved for Scotts Valley,
Rep. Eshoo Calls on Sutter to Keep Urgent Care Site in Scotts Valley
On June 25, U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo wrote a letter asking health care giant Sutter Health to reverse course on shifting its Scotts Valley location from an urgent care facility to a primary and pediatric care center.
Scotts Valley Could See Boost in City Services
As Scotts Valley emerges from the pandemic, residents can expect restored city services and staff, as well as progress on city-sponsored construction projects for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
New Scotts Valley Performing Arts Center Nears Completion
Efforts that began in 2013 to turn the empty space next to the Scotts Valley Library into a performing arts center are finally coming to fruition.
Scotts Valley Ponders How to Cover Pension Funding Shortfall
Risky business? The City Council and City Manager are considering the use of bonds to fund an almost $20 million deficit in the city's pension obligations.
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