Growing Volunteerism in the Forest: Nisene Marks Non-Profit Gives Nature Lovers Chance to Show It, By Jon Chown • Scotts Valley Updates Five-Year Measure D Transportation Plan, By Jon Chown • Scotts Valley Reaffirms Conservative Investment Policy • Scotts Valley Moves Forward With Hotel Tax Increase Measure for November Ballot, By Jon Chown • Emergency Responders Prepare for the Worst: Active Shooter Drill Held at Soquel High School, By Jon Chown • Supervisors Alter Measure Q Recommendations: Send More Funds to Wildfire Projects, By Jon Chown • Two Students’ Deaths Highlight Growing Water Safety Concerns Along the Santa Cruz Coast • Board Approves Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget • Scotts Valley Street Repairs & Construction, By Mayor Donna Lind • Kissed By an Angel Celebrates New Location • Calendar of Upcoming Community Events • Scotts Valley Chamber Welcomes Earthrise Financial to the Business Community • Excitement is Building for the 2026 Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Festival: August 15 & 16 • Meet the Chamber’s Newest Ambassador: Kyle Middleton • The Skylight Place, Family-Run Business Offers Complete Range of Glass Services; Serving the Community Since 1971 • Westmont of Santa Cruz: A Place Where Seniors Really Can Thrive • We All Need to Step Up to Prevent Data Centers • Thank You Jimmy Panetta for Standing With Pride … and much more!