In this episode of the My Scotts Valley Podcast we finish 3 weeks of "Shelter in Place" and discuss the impacts this could have on our schools and local businesses as well as how to keep moving forward and we enter a tough next couple of weeks in terms of the severity that this pandemic will become before we start to see progress.
In this episode, we survive week one of the Shelter in Place orders in the area as health officials look to get a handle on the Coronavirus. This episode was recorded as part of an MSV Facebook "LIVE" show. You can see that episode at: https://bit.ly/3acImSF
In this episode of the My Scotts Valley Podcast, Robert Aldana meets with Mimi Hall who is the Santa Cruz County Health Director, Dr. Amee Sawhney of the all Alto Medical Foundation Urgent Care and Scotts Valley City Councilman Derek Timm.Lot’s to discuss in regards to the Coronavirus including:* Symptoms to look out for* The importance of Social Distancing* Getting the right information and great local resources * Anxiety and panic* Prevention and preparedness* Sanitation of our schools and parks* Panic stockpiling of goods* What our city and county is doing to deal with the virus* Vulnerable populationsTWO EXCELLENT RESOURCE SITES TO KNOWThere are two great resources that you can access for local Coronavirus information:* www.santacruzhealth.org - excellent source of local information* Get instant information by texting COVID10 to 211211
In this episode of the MSV Podcast, Robert Aldana talks with Scotts Valley Police Department Chief Steve Walpole and Councilwoman Donna Lind about the safety of our city, the importance of having a local police department and dispatch, along with many city finance issues and Measure Z.
On January 26th 2017, the Bank of American on Scotts Valley Drive was being robbed and in this episode we talk with the officer, John Hohmann who did the chase going almost 100MPH on highway 17 with him and the suspect eventually hitting each other and locking cars on a divider.The event was national news as the robber later held a family at knife-point to steal their car and clothing, and he even stole another car which was an unmarked law enforcement vehicle.We go step by with Officer Hohmann and share audio of the actual dispatch and officers communicating as the call came in.
In this episode of the MSV Podcast, Robert breaks down the 2019 Scotts Valley real estate market and gives a forecast for 2020. You can read the article that this podcast covers at https://bit.ly/2NxaF4Y.
In this episode we discuss the hot topics and most popular posts and videos on the My Scotts Valley Facebook page and within the commUNITY. We also discuss some projected hot topics coming in 2020.
In this episode Robert Meets with Scotts Valley City Council Member Derek Timm and City Manager Tina Friend to discuss Measure Z and the city's financial situation.
In this episode we discuss the Secret Santa Program now in it's third year that is helping many families in need in our area. We also discuss city council voting to add a .75% sales tax to the upcoming ballot and a potential plan for Kmart building once they leave, along with upcoming events.
In this episode Robert Aldana covers recent news such as Kmart closing updates, crazy driving during rainy season, Emma Watson visits Scotts Valley and the cool locals who covered up the graffiti at Siltanen Park. We also discuss Ferrell's Donuts moving, the Farmers Market done for the year and some of the things we have to be grateful for in our commUNITY.
In this episode, we discuss the upcoming possibility of a sales tax increase to assist with the financial crisis of Scotts Valley. We also discuss the closure of Kmart and thoughts on what could go there or should go there, upcoming events and more!
JOIN US IN OUR SUNDAY CONVERSATION OF THE PULSE AS WE MEET WITH FALCON CLUB PRESIDENT DEANDRE JAMES & CROSS COUNTRY - TRACK & FIELD COACH TODD HOFFMANSeen our track or football fields lately? They do not even begin to compare to what other schools have at their facilities.Join us for an awesome conversation on the need to improve our sports fields and aging facilities and how important this really is to our commUNITY. We do not claim to have all the answers, but we will open up this very important conversation that hopefully can take off into something bigger for our schools, for our commUNITY and most importantly, for our kids.THIS WILL BE A POWER PACKED 45 MINUTES THAT YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS!This is broadcasting "live" on the following FB pages and groups:• My Scotts Valley MAIN page• My Scotts Valley Locals group• Scotts Valley SLV Strong FB group• My Beach Towns FB page
WELCOME TO THE PULSE OF SCOTTS VALLEY'S "SUNDAY CONVERSATION", WITH SPECIAL GUEST JOANNE GUZMANSo stoked to have the one and only, Joanne Guzman who is not only co-owner of Bruno's Bar & Grill with her husband Ro, but is also a "mover and shaker" in Scotts Valley who I think flies under the radar.Join us as we talk life, family, business, commUNITY and much more!The program is airing on the following FB pages & groups:• My Scotts Valley MAIN page• My Scotts Valley Locals group• Scotts Valley SLV Strong FB group• My Beach Towns FB page
WELCOME TO OUR SUNDAY CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR TRICIA MONTALVO TIMM ON THE PULSE OF SCOTTS VALLEYJoin us for a powerful 35 minute conversation with hi-tech executive, investor, attorney and author, Tricia Montalvo Timm as we talk about her upcoming new book "EMBRACE THE POWER OF YOU" which comes out March 7th.What an awesome conversation that is both enlightening, touching and just powerful and inspiring! Join us!Get more information on Tricia Montalvo Timm including how to get her book at www.TriciaTimm.com
OUR SUNDAY CONVERSATION ON THE PULSE OF SCOTTS VALLEY BRINGS TO YOU ERIK JOHNSON, FOUNDER OF ERIK'S DELI WHICH ORIGINATED RIGHT HERE IN SCOTTS VALLEYErik's Deli is one of the most successful deli and sandwich shops ANYWHERE with 27 locations and counting. But did you know that the very first ERIK'S DELI ever was right here in Scotts Valley? Yup, it's the same one that is still here and this year marks 50 years of Erik's Deli!Join us for a great conversation with the founder, Erik Johnson, and let's take a trip down memory lane when customers used to ride up in their horses in 1973 to get a great sandwich.So much fun having him as our guest along with Scotts Valley Historian Jay Topping who chimed in and also talked about the upcoming Alfred Hitchcock Film Festival that comes to Scotts Valley March 10th and 11th.Tune in and enjoy the show!
THE PULSE SUNDAY CONVERSATION WITH JENNIFER HARDWICK - FULL INTERVIEWJoin us for 30 minutes of great conversation with one of Scotts Valley's most treasured people, former Scotts Valley Woman of the Year and the owner of PERFECT UNION FITNESS STUDIO.This... was a heck of a lot of fun!More info on Perfect Union at www.PerfectUnionWellness.com
Join us for an awesome 45 minute conversation with the owner of MADABOLIC, a gym that has taken off in Scotts Valley and has people raving about their workouts AND results.Watch the video version on the My Scotts Valley FB page under the video library at www.facebook.com/myscottsvalley
SUPER-COP and SUPER-DAD Scott Garner hangs out with "The Pulse" and lets us in to his personal life as a father, a husband and also as a great member of the Scotts Valley Police Department.This was a great conversation, lots of laughs and lots of great insight on life, family, fishing, photography and more!
In this episode, Robert Aldana talks with Kim Pursley of Kalani Day Spa and Rosemary Nunez of Gateway Bible Church as they discuss their weekly food distribution for the needy called Fridays at Five.We also talk about Inversion Wines, along with many local events happening in and around Scotts Valley.
In this first episode of The Pulse of Scotts Valley, we go one-on-one with former SVPD Chief John Weiss to check in on how he is doing and what life is like today.