This weekend, there are plenty of houses open for viewing in Scotts Valley. The median price of the homes open this weekend is $694,250, with the lowest priced home going for $309,000 and the most expensive listed at $1,385,000. The average square foot... »
A Boulder Creek woman was arrested Thursday for discharging a shotgun round, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Department.At 10:37 a.m. on Thursday, a school official at Sempervirens Outdoor School called 911 after school employees heard a m... »
In this week's Readers' Choice, the votes are in and the winner is Flower Outlet. Though the voting was light this week, maybe it's too early to start thinking about Mother's Day bouquets, it seems if you are buying flowers then Flower Outlet is the pl... »
Higher tuition, fewer class offerings, the cost of prisons versus higher education, and the 600-lb. Gorilla—repeal of Prop. 13—were among the subjects broached by students at a town hall-like meeting with state legislators and community college student... »
The clock is ticking to burn that debris sitting in your yard. CAL FIRE announced Thursday that Open Burn Season will come to a close on April 30 in Santa Cruz County. According to a CAL FIRE news release, "hazard reduction burning will be allowed afte... »
~By Gary Hickey On Tuesday, the Scotts Valley Falcon varsity lacrosse team hosted a league game against the Soquel Knights. This was the second meeting of the season and the Falcons couldn't wait to get on the scoreboard. A little over a minute into th... »
Local law enforcement agencies have come together and are asking for the public's help in locating some of the county's most wanted. Have you seen any of this week's fugitives? If so, contact your local law enforcement agency. SHERIFF'S OFFICERobert De... »
Be Kind to Animals Week is just around the corner and Scotts Valley-based Center for Animal Protection and Education wants to hear about your love for your pet through poetic verse. Although May 6-12 is the week recognized as one to be kind to your fur... »
Peanuts, cracker jacks and Giants baseball–the combination for a perfect family day at the ballpark. And what better way to go than with your friends and neighbors? Scotts Valley families are invited to attend the Scotts Valley Little League’s “A Day O... »
For the fourth time ever in the U.S., a cow has tested positive for mad cow disease—this time in California, according to the Associated Press. Officials at the U.S. Department of Agriculture told the AP the infected dairy cow, discovered at a Central ... »
A 43-year-old San Jose woman walking on Highway 17 was hit by a car, causing the closure of both southbound lanes of the highway early Tuesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. Diane Berania was walking in the lanes of the highway ne... »
The Scotts Valley man arrested for allegedly having sex with two teenage girls and possessing pornographic images of a third pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on Tuesday morning. David Paul Escobar, 42, waived his right to a speedy trial before Jud... »
The Scotts Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, One Civic Center Dr. The board is expected to consider the following items: The Board will hear a presentation on information that may affect ... »
From Woodies on the Wharf to the Capitola Begonia Festival and Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival, Santa Cruz County is filled with fun, entertaining and wacky festivals over the summer. Scotts Valley Patch is compiling a go-to guide of the best summer ... »
Valley Style Volleyball Club began its third season for girls with teams competing in U16 and U14 tournaments all over the San Francisco Bay Area. The volleyball club provides an opportunity for players to continue training and conditioning for the spo... »
