My Scotts Valley

02/24/2025

Thank you a MILLION times over!

As we recently reached over 30,000 followers, I am blown away to say that My Scotts Valley has been averaging over 1 MILLION post views/reach per month for several months now. That’s crazy, but true.

So I want to send you all a huge shout out and also express to all of you my appreciation through the years of support for our little page that could, and did.

It has been such a fun and also rewarding experience for almost 12 years (page was born in June, 2013). From helping raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for our schools, non-profits, those in need and being a source of local information, this page has done a lot of good in and around our commUNITY. BUT, it would not be possible without ALL OF YOU. YOU make the difference, YOU make it work.

NOTHING HAPPENS WITHOUT YOU!

Think about it though, with the reach we have gotten, we all have a voice. Your voice is heard loud and clear on so many things and we will continue to work together to help keep this little city and neighboring communities working together when needed for the betterment of all. I love when we have differences of opinion, for that is how we all grow. And I love when we have common ground where we come together to move mountains.

Don’t ever be afraid to speak your mind, don’t ever be afraid to think different than others and definitely don’t ever be afraid to dream for dreams is where all great things start.

Wishing you all an awesome Sunday, I am in awe of all of you and how we have managed to come together when it counted through the years. As I like to say, well done!

Thank you for your engagement, your comments and your shares. This page would not be what it is without YOU!

Your friend,

Robert Aldana

02/23/2025

The Fallen Officer Foundation Ball was such a huge success last night as supporters of first responders came together to raise funds for such an incredible and worthy organization. Topping off the niht was the AMAZING Alex Lucero Band!!!

I am super proud to have been supporting FOF for years, and last night was an extra heart tugger when they showed former SVPD Chief Steve Walpole Senior on the screen as they do each year for those who have fallen throughout the years. Man, I miss that guy. One of the best human beings I have ever met and got to know.

I want to give a HUGE shout-out to Scotts Valley's very own Donna Lind who works tirelessly every single year to make sure everything is planned out and put together for this event in addition to her work year-round for FOF. Heck, I am supper grateful for her for so many other things she takes part in, we would not be who we are as a city and commUNITY if it were not for her outstanding dedication to everything she puts her radar on.

If you want to know more about the FOF, and/or if you want to donate, please visit: www.SCFOF.org

02/23/2025

🏀 SVHS Boys BB team wins big in today's CCS Playoff game vs. Jefferson by the score of 65-49, knockibg down 14 3's, and is on its way to the next round!

02/23/2025

Holy Falcon!!!

Lady Falcons win big in tonight's round of the basketball CCS playoffs by the score of 67-14.

Top Scorers:

🏀 Sammy Rebbert had 16
🏀 Hanna Shehorn had 15
🏀 Brooklyn Williams had 13
🏀 Every player on the roster scored!

On to the quarterfinals vs Notre Dame Belmont! Gonna be a tough one!

02/22/2025

🏀LAST HOME GAME FOR LADY FALCONS BASKETBALL TEAM TONIGHT IS A BIG GAME!

SATURDAY NIGHT: The Lady Falcons take on Mercy at 7pm, the last home game (SVHS) of the season no matter how far they go so come out and support them and cheer them on! These ladies look to make a deep playoff run as they are one of the teams people are looking at to be the CCS champs.

02/22/2025

🔥 Last night was lights out basketball as the #9 Scotts Valley boys basketball team beat #16 Stevenson by the score of 55-43 in the CCS Playoffs.

Top scorers for Scotts Valley were:
🏀 Taylor Knox 21
🏀 Will Shilling 13
🏀 Jacob Sanders 11
🏀 Zach Shilling 10

SV started with a 14-6 lead. Led by Will Shilling's 9 first quarter points. But Stevenson did not go away and pulled to within 5 with 3 minutes to go.

Senior Zach Shilling hit a 3 and Senior Jacob Sanders threw down a tip dunk to finish the game. Jacob had 8 points in the 4th to close out Stevenson.

SV heads to Jefferson High school tomorrow in 2nd round go action at 7pm!

02/22/2025

HUUUUUUUUGE SHOUT-OUT and BEST OF LUCK to SVHS wrestlers Angelo Vignato and Citiali Lopez who will be competing in the CCS masters today, Saturday!

Let's do this!!! Go Falcons!!!

By the way, not just great athletes but great humans too!

02/22/2025

SVHS boys basketball team beats Stevenson in the CCS Playoffs! Next round and next game is Saturday, more info to follow!

02/22/2025

🙏🏼 Can I count on your support? 🙏🏼

I am participating in the Santa Cruz Polar Plunge on March 1st to raise money for Special Olympics. I have set a personal goal of $5,000 and I'm hoping you will support my fundraising efforts.

We will be taking the plunge at

The money I and others raise will support the excellent sports, health, education and leadership programming that Special Olympics provides for children and adults with intellectual disabilities free of charge.

Every dollar matters.

To learn more or to support this cause, please visit: https://p2p.onecause.com/santacruzpolarplunge/robert-aldana

02/22/2025

Need a sign ASAP? Why would ANYONE order a sign for their business, school or event from anyone else or online when you have this awesome sign making company right here in town? And YES, they take care of you not only ASAP, but I actually researched sign companies to order my signs and these guys' price were as good as online.

Jason is such a rock star, he just delivers an awesome experience AND product every single time and did an amazing job with my new for sale signs.

Thank you brother, well done!

From big storefront signs, to banners, real estate signs, whatever you need, go get your order done right here in town!

Contact them at:

A Sign ASAP
4340 Scotts Valley Drive Suite A
831-438-7446
https://www.asignasap.com/

02/21/2025

🍔 Betty's Burgers for the win!

Betty's Burgers is the type of place that should be in every single beach town, it just belongs here with the vibe and feel that you get in our communities. Laid back, nothing fancy, just crazy good!

Great locations, 4 of them, with the best employees and my goodness... the burgers!

I stopped by the one on 41st Avenue in Capitola as I left a property in the area that we are working on and I was stoked because before I even got to the property, I already had Big Betty on my mind.

So yes, I had the Big Betty, which is a double patty with fresh tomatoes, onions, lettuce, pickle and their special sauce.

Their patties are so juicy with a grilled flavor, yet as stated, still maintaining all the juices that make burger good. It is a total of a half pound, perfectly seasoned.

But getting back to the fresh tomatoes, lettuce and onions... they are as fresh as they get and almost make that crackling sound each time you take a bite. You know what I mean. This alone elevates these burgers to another level.

So when it came to a side dish, it was fries, sweet potato fries, garlic fries or onion rings. I've had the onion rings before, pretty amazing, and I've had the fries. Today I opted for garlic fries which were just that, garlicky and delicious. If you see me today, you may want to stand back about 10 feet if you talk to me. 🧄

By the way, their special sauce is mayo with a thousand island taste which could just be mayo and ketchup with some other flavors thrown in. So good you can dip your fries in it like I did!

It was indeed a great lunch, great burger and I'll keep coming back.

There are four locations in Santa Cruz County so just google them to find out which is closest to you.

🖊️ Reviewed and written by:
Robert Aldana | RobertAldana.com

👉🏽 Tip: If you want to see and read my other reviews of restaurants and other local businesses, use the hashtag:

02/21/2025

Scotts Valley winery marks one year of fermenting ‘Lemoncello’ and I have had a bottle, pretty INCREDIBLE!

Enrico Zampieri, 41, grew up in Padua, Italy, and studied political science in Bologna. As an impressive swell pounds the shores of the Monterey Bay, he’s here in the Santa Cruz Mountain foothills, near the laboratory for Bent Dime Winery in Scotts Valley, which he co-owns, just before sunset. He ...

02/21/2025

🏀 OUR LOCAL KIDS WANT AND NEED YOUR SUPPORT as this is a HUGE weekend for our high school basketball teams with both the boys and girls teams in playoffs!

🏀 FRIDAY NIGHT: The boys team plays tonight at SVHS starting at 7pm as they take on Stevenson High in the first round matchup of the CCS playoffs. This is the SV Falcons third consecutive Central Coast Section playoff birth! Winner heads to Daly City to play Jefferson High School on Saturday.

🏀 SATURDAY NIGHT: The Lady Falcons take on Mercy at 7pm, the last home game (SVHS) of the season no matter how far they go so come out and support them and cheer them on! These ladies look to make a deep playoff run as they are one of the teams people are looking at to be the CCS champs.

So you get TWO HOME GAMES, Friday AND Saturday night you will be treated to some awesome talent on tbe court and YES, your presence DOES make a difference!

See you there!

02/21/2025

Meet a couple of the Warriors players TONIGHT starting at 6:30pm at The Penny Ice Creamery

Get the whole scoop right here in town from a couple of Warriors players this Thursday, 6:30-7:30PM at The Penny Ice Creamery as players Marcus Burk and Seth Maxwell will be there to serve up your favorite ice cream!

The Penny Ice Creamery is located in the Hangar building to the right oz Home By Zinnia's at 262 Mt. Hermon Rd, Suite 104, Scotts Valley.

02/21/2025

Shout out to CalFire and Scotts Valley Fire District for all you do every single day to keep our communities safe! We value and appreciate you! 👏

We'd like to say thank you to Scotts Valley Police Department for stopping by the CAL FIRE CZU headquarters in Felton today.

Members of the police department honored our fire personnel for their strong response to the Scotts Valley tornado on December 14, 2024.

Among those honored with a challenge coin today were Engineer Jonah Torres (middle left) and Battalion Chief Mike Urbani (middle right).

We deeply value our strong partnerships with allied agencies throughout Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties. This recognition and continued support are greatly appreciated.

County of Santa Cruz
My Scotts Valley

02/20/2025

👉🏽 Check this out My Scotts Valley friends, this is KIND OF A BIG DEAL:

Come and support the Boys Scotts Valley Falcons basketball team in their first round matchup vs Stevenson High School. This is the SV Falcons third consecutive Central Coast Section playoff birth! Winner heads to Daly City to play Jefferson High School on Saturday.

🏀 Game time 7pm
🏀At SV High vs Stevenson

02/20/2025

⚾️ OUR HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM NEEDS OUR HELP

In case you missed it, Scotts Valley High School’s baseball team is currently trying to raise $30,000 to fund the construction of a new batting cage and pitching tunnel. Thanks to generous donors, they only have a little over $5,000 to go!

The new facility will be covered, and will include lights, batting cages, bullpens, and a small seating area to ensure safe, year-round training for student-athletes.

With the recent hiring of a new Varsity coach, Kevin Taylor, and an incredible coaching staff, there are lots of exciting things to come for baseball in Scotts Valley! You can follow all the action on their FB page, Scotts Valley Falcons Baseball (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566193506167)

The 2025 season starts next Tuesday, so would you consider helping them reach their goal?

Individual contributions can be made directly to “” via Venmo (the QR code is also in the graphic below.)

If you are interested in being a business sponsor, reach out to Jaime at mailto:[email protected] for details.

All donations are tax deductible (EIN 42-1537478).

Go Falcons Baseball!