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Drew Penner is an award-winning Canadian journalist whose reporting has appeared in the Globe and Mail, Good Times Santa Cruz, Los Angeles Times, Scotts Valley Press Banner, San Diego Union-Tribune, KCRW and the Vancouver Sun. Please send your Los Gatos and Santa Cruz County news tips to [email protected].

Scotts Valley Makes Small Affordable Housing Gains

2021 Annual Progress Report serves as a reality check about how the City’s 'Housing Element' is working out, in practice.

Scotts Valley’s Finances Soar Past Estimates

The city says it will likely bring in $1.7 million in revenue this year, which is 12% more than what it originally expected.

Settlement Could Be Near in Scotts Valley Police Department’s Legal Quagmire

A former UCSC administrator files a lawsuit with the federal court claiming they were illegally pulled over and searched by a Scotts Valley officer.

Ukrainians in Santa Cruz Mountains Worry for Home Under Siege

There are at least seven Ukrainian families in the Bonny Doon area alone.

Faith-based Collective Addresses Homelessness in Scotts Valley

A building that was once a motel, is now used to shelter unhoused people.

Longtime Scotts Valley City Clerk Retires

After more than three decades of service to the community, working under five city managers and 23 city council members, Tracy Ferrara is saying goodbye.

Specialists Urge Residents To Be Proactive with End-of-Life Plan

69% of Americans say talking about their views on end-of-life care is important to them, but just over half have actually done this.

Newly-opened Veterans Village Provides Path for Healing

The Ben Lomond property will eventually provide housing for up to 40 veterans in need of permanent affordable housing and onsite supportive services.
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