🌱 Patch AM: How did Scotts Valley and Scott Creek Beach really get their names?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Scotts Valley and Scott Creek Beach really get their names?
• What Watsonville's upset says about Scotts Valley's early-season competition

Also on today's calendar: 5th Annual Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

📰 News we're reading

• Origins of Santa Cruz County place names (santacruzsentinel.com) — Scotts Valley's name traces back to Gold Rush-era rancher Hiram Scott, whose successful San Agustín Rancho gave the valley its identity and agricultural roots. This local history piece also explains how nearby spots like Davenport and Scott Creek Beach got their names, offering context for familiar drives and beach days around northern Santa Cruz County.
   

• High School football: Watsonville upsets Stevenson (sacbee.com) — Scotts Valley football gets a brief nod here, as Stevenson's comeback win over the Falcons last week is contrasted with a surprising 13-7 home loss to Watsonville on Saturday. The story focuses on Stevenson's struggles at home, but it helps local fans gauge how Scotts Valley stacks up in early-season regional play.
   

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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

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
• Enterprise Sports Club Open House →
  100 Enterprise Way, Scotts Valley
• Shug Shack September Show →
  Bruno's Bar and Grill, 230 Mount Hermon Road, 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
• Steel Bonnet's 11th. Anniversary Party! →
  Steel Bonnet Brewing Company, 20 Victor Square, Ext B, Scotts Valley
  12:00 pm
• 5th Annual Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair →
  Skypark, 361 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley
  12:00 pm
• Rewind the 90's →
  Bruno's Bar & Grill, Scotts Valley
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Friends of the Scotts Valley Book Sale →
  Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 22
• Soft-Style Karate for Seniors →
  Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, Felton
  4:00 pm
• Basic Karate & Self-Defense →
  Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, Felton
  5:30 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Camping Connections @ Henry Cowell →
  Henry Cowell State Park, 101 North Big Trees Park Road, Felton
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• We recently discovered a wonderful restaurant in Aptos that has apparently been around for several years - Persephone, across the street from Safeway on Soquel.
  The food, service, and atmosphere were all wonderful. The watermelon gazpacho (unfortunately seasonal) may be the best soup I've ever had. Also good… (Nextdoor Whispering Pines)
• Our large long haired kitty Crow went missing Wednesday night in the North Navarra neighborhood.
  Has a green collar. Please check your sheds and garages. (Nextdoor North Scotts Valley)

• Mount Hermon Camp and Conference Center posted a job opening for Dish Washer in Mount Hermon. Apply here.
• Panda Express posted a job opening for Cook (P1-1383780-1) in Soquel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scotts Valley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Felton

• Bringing the art of repair back to the community (pressbanner.com)
• 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)

Soquel

• Harbor's defense steals the show in win over Rancho San Juan (santacruzsentinel.com)
• CALIFORNIA: We have rights to be here (hagadonenewsnetwork.com)
• Gavin Newsom Pretends to Care About Wisconsin Gas Prices (townhall.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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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