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November 28, 2025

Santa Cruz Restaurant Week returns for 17th year

Good Times, sister publication of the Press Banner, has announced the 2025 Santa Cruz Restaurant Week—the tastiest week of the year. Over the past decade,...

Strictly Business | The Ripple Effect of Women’s Leadership Summits

What happens when you bring together dozens of women leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs under one roof? I’m here to tell you. I interviewed four...

Strictly Business | Spanky’s Café: Embracing Community in the Valley

On one of my regular hikes with friends, I mentioned I was looking for another business to feature in this column. They suggested Spanky’s....

Brookdale celebrates grand opening of new businesses this Sunday

Local restaurateur and entrepreneur Mario Ibarra has announced the grand opening of two businesses in Brookdale—Brookdale Cafe & Grill and The Lounge at Brookdale...

Nominations open for Best Of Scotts Valley 2025

Here’s a ballot everyone can agree about—Best Of Scotts Valley 2025. This year we are moving to two phases of voting. Starting July 16, we’ll...

Ember Flash named semifinalist in XPRIZE Wildfire competition

Ember Flash Aerospace, a Santa Cruz County company with deep ties in the San Lorenzo Valley, has been named a semifinalist in the XPRIZE...

Strictly Business | Human Magic Networking: Why Real Connection Still Wins

I wasn't going to be left behind. When social media platforms became popular and essential in the early 2000s, I hesitated. I had attended...

Strictly Business | Firespark: A Path to Regenerative Health

In the movie “Avatar,” a powerful phrase echoes—“I see you.” It’s more than a greeting; it’s a recognition of the soul. And as the...

Chamber gala honors Scotts Valley’s 2024 leaders

The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce last week took its supporters and benefactors on a Passport Around the World ride at its annual Community...

Strictly Business | Cook Your Way Around the World

By exploring global flavors, Barbara J’s Organics Spice Shop brings the art of cooking to life—one delicious blend at a time. Barbara Johansen, owner and...

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News Briefs | Published Nov. 28, 2025

Choir concerts to celebrate Christmas season The Spring Lakes Park Choir will be performing three identical concerts to celebrate the Christmas season. They will be performing...