My Scotts Valley

01/14/2026

This is so amazing… Team Work makes the Dream Work! Well done everyone! 👏

01/13/2026

Join County Supervisor Monica Martinez for a Town Hall Meeting to share what matters most to you and learn how the County is planning for the future of San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley, and surrounding areas.

Residents in our district have raised important questions about issues like storm response, road conditions, rebuilding, wildfire preparedness, pedestrian safety, access to County services, and more. Whatever your top concerns are, we want to hear from you!

Event Details
📅 When: Tuesday, February 3 at 6pm
📍Where: Felton Community Hall (6191 Highway 9, Felton)

RSPV and learn more by visiting:
https://santacruzcounty-05-county-ca.web.fireside21.app/news/email/show.aspx?ID=DHIHQDIZD3SNO

01/13/2026

FYI My Scotts Valley friends...

Some homeowners have asked us about flyers advertising home services showing up on people's doors. Please be aware these appear to be a commercial venture and are not affiliated with an official government agency.

Homeowners should use caution when receiving unsolicited flyers or door hangers offering home repair or maintenance services. Before hiring any contractor, verify the business by checking licenses, insurance, and independent reviews. Do not rely on official-looking logos or claims of affiliation. Never agree to work without a written contract that clearly describes the scope of work, total cost, and timeline. And never share sensitive personal or financial information with unfamiliar entities.

If you have questions, please reach out to local consumer protection or licensing agencies.

01/13/2026

🏀 On Tuesday our Falcons are taking on the Santa Cruz Cardinals in a rematch of last year's league championship!! So come support, the game is at Santa Cruz high at 6:00!! JUST SHOW UP!

01/13/2026

So awesome to see these two locals on the show, are you all watching the series?

Picture this: You had a summer romance 15 years ago, and while you liked the person you were in a relationship with, you had to break it off because you were going off to school and forging differe…

01/13/2026

💪🏽 Donny Hunt of Scotts Valley Gym and I hang out for a few minutes as he shares info about a sanctioned weightlifting competition that they have coming this Saturday, January 17th at the local gym.

Always great talking with Donny, such a cool guy.

More info on the competition at: www.uspc.pl

01/12/2026

Shout out to the Scotts Valley Fire District who came quickly and put out this fire by the Cinelux Theater this afternoon!

Wow, this one was crazy.

Thanks again SVFD and thank you Amy Enns for the photos!

01/12/2026

Well done commUNITY! 👏🏼

01/12/2026

Time to vote for the BEST Bartender in Scotts Valley and in SLV, one in each area!

We have some great ones, let them know you appreciate them by voting for you fav!

You can only vote for each person ONCE, but you can nominate and vote for several bartenders. You just need to know that you can only give each of your nominations 1 vote. A nomination counts as a vote.

HOWEVER, you can vote on each platform, Instagram and Facebook and each vote count as one. For example, one vote on IG and one vote on FB counts as two, and you must vote on this post only.

The handles are as follows:
both on FB and IG

The winner will get a $100 gift certificate for a restaurant of their choice. Voting ends Monday, January 19th at 12pm.

Good luck, let’s show all the local bartenders how much you appreciate them!

FYI: Next week we will have best waiter or waitress in SV and SLV!

01/11/2026

⚽️ The 2026 SVHS Boys Varsity Regular Season Schedule is confirmed.

Checkout schedules and Just Show Up!

01/11/2026

Last month’s tornado warning definitely got people’s attention.

When an EF-1 tornado unexpectedly touched down in a Scotts Valley parking lot in December 2024, a lot of us were caught off guard. Tornadoes just aren’t something most people associate with life on the Central Coast — until one shows up close to home.

For many residents, it was a real wake-up call. Since then, people are taking severe weather alerts more seriously and paying closer attention when warnings come through.

To put things in perspective, tornadoes here are still very rare. Over the last 50 years, there have been 15 confirmed tornadoes on the Central Coast — seven in Santa Cruz County, five in Monterey County, and three in San Benito County. None were stronger than an EF-2.

Some frustration came from the feeling that there wasn’t much warning in 2024. According to National Weather Service and Santa Cruz County, tornadoes in California are much harder to predict than those in the Midwest. They tend to form quickly, with very little lead time.

Here’s how alerts work:
• The National Weather Service sends the first emergency alert to phones in the area
• Santa Cruz County then follows up with local updates
• Residents are encouraged to sign up for Cruz Alerts for the most accurate, real-time info

Bottom line: Scotts Valley isn’t suddenly a tornado zone — but awareness has changed. These events are still uncommon, but when alerts come through, they’re worth paying attention to.

Staying informed is just another part of looking out for our community.

Here is an article by KSBW: https://www.ksbw.com/article/scotts-valley-alert-tornado-warnings-past-storm/69960081

01/11/2026

Fourth Annual Alfred Hitchcock Festival celebrates 100 YEARS OF HITCHCOCK.

For more information, schedule and tickets, visit HitchcockFestival.com or link in Instagram bio.

The Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild is excited to announce that the fourth Annual Alfred Hitchcock Festival will be held on the weekend nearest to National Hitchcock Day, which is celebrated on March 12. This year’s Festival, held from March 6 through 8, provides a wonderful chance to celebrate the life, times, and work of this local resident, a world-renowned filmmaker.