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Good morning! It’s Jan. 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Brilliant sunshine in Scotts Valley
Today will be brilliant sunshine; the extended dry stretch will continue through next week. The high will be 67 with a low of 39. Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at 9 am.
9 am
61°
Sunny
11 am
64°
1 pm
66°
3 pm
65°
5 pm
59°
Mostly sunny
7 pm
53°
Mostly clear
Looking ahead: Cool tonight
Scotts Valley news
Scotts Valley City Council allocates $10,000 for autism certification for local businesses to foster an inclusive community and boost tourism.
Scotts Valley City Council backs efforts to make community more autism-friendly
By Ruby Lee Schembari
Jan 16, 2025
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ code violations ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- A lane on South SR-17 at Spanish Bit Chapel is closed for sign work and is expected to reopen today at 1:30 p.m.
Property code violations
County officials cite property owners for issues such as substandard housing, illegal uses of buildings, property maintenance, abandoned appliances or furniture, construction without permits, and other issues that affect public safety and quality of life.
- The long-standing building code violations at 10157 E Zayante Rd, Felton, under case number NV24236, have finally been resolved. Initially cited on May 23, 2019, the property was found to have trash and refuse scattered across the premises, along with two inoperable vehicles, as part of the code compliance monitoring process. The property owner has now addressed these issues, bringing the property into compliance. As a result, they have been assessed fees that must be paid to the county.
- The property at 10158 E Zayante Rd, Felton, which was cited for building code violations under case number NV24930, has now resolved the issues initially identified on July 11, 2023. The violations included neglected property conditions with trash accumulation, multiple inoperable vehicles, scattered construction materials, and various personal items dispersed across the premises. The property owner has addressed these concerns, bringing the site into compliance. As a result, they have been assessed fees that must be paid to the county.
Job listings for Scotts Valley
Our job board has some openings near you:
- Restorative Justice Programs Director:
Conflict Resolution Center of Santa Cruz County
- Housing Programs Assistant Director:
Housing Authority of The County of Santa Cruz
- Senior Accountant:
Central California Alliance for Health
- Preschool/Childcare Teacher:
Tiki Tykes
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Things to do in Scotts Valley
Travel and the Importance of Friendship Among Women
Lorraine will share photos and tales of her trip and speak about the benefits and power of social bonds between women.
At Scotts Valley Branch Library on Jan. 18
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents and code violations are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.