🌱 Patch AM: How a Scotts Valley checkpoint led to a major drug bust

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Scotts Valley checkpoint led to a major drug bust
• See how Scotts Valley teams fared in this week's league action

Also on today's calendar: Ben Lomond Scottish Day and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 80 and low of 54 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and cool, temps: high: 75, low: 55.
• Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Scotts Valley police dog sniffs out drugs in vehicle at checkpoint (santacruzsentinel.com) — Scotts Valley police used K-9 Sam at a recent DUI checkpoint to uncover large quantities of methamphetamine and heroin, leading to an arrest and a follow-up search outside town. Officers say they found additional packaging materials at the suspect's residence, and highlighted the ongoing training that keeps their K-9 team ready to support community safety.
   

• Ella Dueck leads Aptos to sweep of Santa Cruz in SCCAL volleyball action (santacruzsentinel.com) — Scotts Valley athletes figured prominently in a busy slate of local high school sports, from a shutout loss in girls flag football to a strong team win in girls golf at DeLaveaga. The roundup also notes upcoming volleyball matches where Mount Madonna will visit Scotts Valley, giving local fans several chances to support student athletes across multiple sports this week.
   

📸 Around Scotts Valley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Scotts Valley

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Scotts Valley: Multicultural Fair →
  Skypark, 361 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• Ben Lomond Scottish Day →
  Ben Lomond County Park, 9525 Mill St, Ben Lomond
  1:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• SVUSD Board of Trustees Meeting
  Scotts Valley City Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Drive, Scott
  6:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Skypark: Food Truck Friday →
  Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Shug Shack September Show →
  Bruno's Bar and Grill, 230 Mount Hermon Road, Scotts Valley
• Enterprise Sports Club Open House →
  100 Enterprise Way, Scotts Valley
• Mental Health Awareness Suicide Prevention Walk 2026 →
  Skypark, 361 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley
  9:00 am
Saturday October 3
• 5th Annual Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair →
  Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley
• 5th Annual Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair →
  Skypark, 361 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley
  12:00 pm
• Steel Bonnet's 11th. Anniversary Party! →
  Steel Bonnet Brewing Company, 20 Victor Square, Ext B, Scotts Valley
  12:00 pm
• Rewind the 90's →
  Bruno's Bar & Grill, Scotts Valley
  7:00 pm

📣 Scotts Valley Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 19
• Karate, Weapons & Self-Defense →
  Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, Felton
  10:00 am
• Ben Lomond Scottish Day →
  Ben Lomond County Park, 9525 Mill Street, Ben Lomond
  1:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Roarin' The Redwoods 4th Annual Car Show at Roaring Camp, Felton CA →
  Roaring Camp Railroad, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• "The San Lorenzo Valley Water District and its contracted staff (CDM Smith) will be working in the Boulder Creek service area on September 18, 8am to 4 p.
  m., to identify service line materials. During this time, you may see Water District and/or CDM Smith staff working around your water meter. For more… (Nextdoor )
• Many many people driving with headlights and tail lights and running lights out and it's starting to get darker at night.
  Driven Automotive Repair spruced my car up and came to me! (Nextdoor Scotts Valley)

• Brookdale Hockessin posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Scotts Valley. Apply here.
• Four Sisters Inns posted a job opening for Housekeeping Room Attendant / Housekeeper-Ama de Hotel, West Cliff Inn in Santa Cruz. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scotts Valley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Felton

• Raynes Releases 'Pure Blue' Single Ahead of Debut Album RADIO REMIND ME (broadwayworld.com)
• Brandy Clark to Release THE BIRD Album January 15; TAKE FLIGHT WORLD TOUR 2027 (broadwayworld.com)
• Stand-Up Comedy Show: 'Stand-Up at The Garden' (funcheap.com)

Soquel

• Ella Dueck leads Aptos to sweep of Santa Cruz in SCCAL volleyball action (fresnobee.com)
• A response to Primack column on Seabright development (santacruzsentinel.com)
• Passing lanes: Reassess Highway 1 project (santacruzsentinel.com)

Ok Scotts Valley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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