Alba Road residents are disappointed San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District chose not to rebuild their historic schoolhouse. (Drew Penner/Press Banner)
A century ago, Alba Road—between Ben Lomond and Boulder Creek—was home to Walter Ranch, which boasted 5,000 strawberry plants, …
AI is reshaping various facets of our lives, from healthcare and finance to media and warfare. (Contributed)
In this final series, I speak with Jason Borgen, the Chief Technology Innovation Officer at the Santa Cruz Office of Education (SCCOE), and …
Santa Cruz County Supervisor Bruce McPherson
2023 began with back-to-back extreme weather events that resulted in severe flooding, landslides and other impacts to our roads, neighborhoods and businesses in the mountainous Fifth District. Even as we continue addressing the damage, …
Capt. Aaron Ching of the Santa Cruz area California Highway Patrol (right) is handed a redwood surfboard made by Neftali Espino of Honeymoon Surfboards on Dec. 15 during a farewell ceremony of Ching as he heads off to retirement. (Tarmo …
This protea growing at the UCSC Arboretum features stunning peach-colored flowers. (Contributed)
The Pantone Color of the Year for 2024 is… drumroll, please… Peach Fuzz. I like it. It’s a light, delicate shade that sits between pink and orange. I …
Randy Johnson, all suited up, is named the new mayor of Scotts Valley during the Dec. 20 Council meeting. (Drew Penner/Press Banner)
In a wool sport coat he’d picked up while in Manhattan, Scotts Valley outgoing Mayor Jack Dilles glanced …
Tiramisù is wonderful for a New Year’s celebration. (Contributed)
New Year’s Day: Now is the accepted time to makeyour regular annual good resolutions. Next weekyou can begin paving hell with them as usual. —Mark Twain
A girl dressed as a snowman strikes sticks and rings bells in sync with her preschool classmates at the opening of Building Kidz’ “Frozen” performance on Dec. 20. (Drew Penner/Press Banner)
A couple days after Caden “Worm” Paul took in …
Whether opting for goals or resolutions, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. (Contributed)
As a new year approaches, many people find themselves inspired by the idea of a fresh start, and contemplate the changes they want to make in their lives. …
Shirli McLaughlin, who operated the Third Hand Store in Ben Lomond for more than 50 years, is seen here outside the clothing shop in 2022. (Drew Penner/Press Banner File Photo)
When I first stepped foot inside the Third Hand Store …
Friends of mine give me a calendar each year showcasing the birds and wildlife they have seen on their many travels. (Contributed)
I don’t know about you, but it seemed to me that 2023 was a challenge for the plants …
Scotts Valley High junior Will Shilling will help lead the Falcons boys' basketball team that is beaming with confidence as Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League gets underway in January. (Juan Reyes/Press Banner)
The ideal situation for Scotts Valley High boys …
