In the event of an emergency, residents know that 9-1-1 is the number to call. Now, Zayante Fire Protection District’s Chief Jeff Maxwell is putting out his own call to the community for help in establishing a series of disaster-response …
It’s that time of year when the dahlia exhibitions are held. I missed a couple already but the Santa Cruz County Fair is still going on this weekend and there’s always a huge display there. Last year a dark magenta …
Scotts Valley police have launched an animal abuse investigation following the apparent willful killing of several pigeons last week, according to authorities. Just before 12:30pm on Sept. 8, a local resident called the Scotts Valley Police Department reporting a truck …
Scotts Valley High football team continues to roll following a 35-13 win over San Lorenzo Valley in non-league action on Sept. 9. With the win, the Falcons improved to 3-0 this season, while the Cougars dropped to 1-2 following back-to-back …
Bay Federal Credit Union employees raised $16,420 during their annual Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals fundraiser. With the addition of a philanthropic match from CO-OP Financial Services of $5,000, Bay Federal presented the CMN Hospitals with a check totaling $21,420. …
As anniversary gifts go, the good stuff comes later in the relationship. The traditional first anniversary present is paper, the 10th anniversary is tin or aluminum, and the 16th anniversary brings wax or silverware. The folks at Valley Churches United …
Over the past year, Santa Cruz Community Health clocked 1,700 patient visits at its Mountain Health Center in Ben Lomond, which opened in early 2022. The organization is continuing to deepen its roots in the San Lorenzo Valley, including through …
I began writing my food column for the Press Banner newspaper 13 years ago under the watchful eye of editor, Peter Burke. At that time, Peter’s grandmother was 90-plus years and still delivering Meals on Wheels for the seniors living …
Tandy Beal & Co presents ‘Wide Wide World’ Tandy Beal & Company will present its visionary arts education program, Wide Wide World, this fall to four grades at Vine Hill Elementary School in Scotts Valley. Teaching artists from around the …
The Felton Farmers’ Market is hosting the Apple-A-Day Festival, a celebration honoring the APPLE. This event has become a beloved tradition over the past decade, and we’re so happy to be rolling it out again this summer. Apples have been …
Think of how much time in a day you spend sitting? You sit in your car to and from work. You sit at your desk working the majority of the time. Then you come home and sit down to relax. …
The 2023 State of the Workforce report by the Santa Cruz County Workforce Development Board (WDB) shows that the local economy is experiencing a robust recovery in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, recovering faster than the state and the …
Summer is winding down. Already. Seems it barely started two months ago. Who doesn't love these long days and warm nights? The calendar might say fall is near but Indian summer is one of our best seasons, so I love …
Scotts Valley girls volleyball head coach Margaret Anderson has been preaching confidence since the beginning of the new season. It was something extremely important to her, especially in a sport where players can easily lose focus during a match after …
Live Oak resident Abigail Andromacha-Atha headed up into the mountains, arriving in Boulder Creek around 11am last Saturday. She was there to sell her Andromacha Beadworks creations as part of a radio station fundraiser—one of two local concerts that brought …
Scotts Valley Council members recently got a look at the City’s response to the Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury report that was highly critical of the municipality’s failure to build its fair share of housing over the years, contributing …
I am perpetually on the lookout for fresh insights and novel viewpoints for local businesses whose products and services command our attention and investment. I listen for businesses that triumph over trials and offer ways to further brand and develop …
City of Scotts Valley is looking for interested residents to participate in the first-ever Citizens Academy, the deadline of which to apply is next Friday. This City-hosted educational series will take place across eight Tuesday evenings, starting Sept. 26 (skipping …
Museum to host open house, Steam Donkey ribbon cutting San Lorenzo Valley Museum is teaming up with the Boulder Creek Business Association to host an open house and Steam Donkey ribbon cutting on Friday, Sept. 1, from 5-7pm, with the …
Christopher Clemons, Major U.S. Air Force, son of Scott and Susie Nettleton of Felton, SLV Class of 2002, recently retired having the lead of the Vault Communications team, Vandenberg AFB/Space Command 4 May 2023, having served 21 years. Maj. Clemons …
