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Ben Lomond Business Revels in History

According to a historical inventory application, the Hessey House, aka the “pink house” at the southern entrance to Ben Lomond, is the oldest business/residence...

Scotts Valley Ballroom Dance Studio Welcomes Interested Students

Back in July 2021, when the Press Banner reported that Richard Myers and his wife Marianne were planning to open a ballroom dance studio...

Tell Us Who Is The Best of The Best

Since launching Faves & Raves in 2007, the Press Banner has sought to highlight the best establishments in Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo...

County’s Cannabis Tax Revenues See Major Drop

Santa Cruz County is seeing a decline in its cannabis industry, with tax revenues falling far short of projections for the 2021-22 fiscal year. County...

Specialists Urge Residents To Be Proactive with End-of-Life Plan

Sometimes you just have to begin with the end in mind. That’s the message from local professionals who are helping residents prepare their affairs for...

Supply Chain Issues Give Local Businesses Headaches

Ron Clements, Jr. first came to understand the significance of the current supply chain issues at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. The owner...

Humble Sea Tavern Opens in Felton

If there was any question as to whether residents of the San Lorenzo Valley were ready to relax a bit after two years of...

Salesforce Deal With 1440 Multiversity to Create 100 jobs

The latest business move by Salesforce, the San Francisco software company that nets around $4 billion a year, will result in 100 new jobs...

Felton Music Hall Continues Pandemic Rebound

Thomas Cussins, president of Ineffable Music, wants to thank the community of San Lorenzo Valley for keeping Felton Music Hall’s doors open. As other...

Leaders Encourage Businesses to Apply for Covid-Relief Cash

Though a Jan. 12 webinar about federal Covid-relief funding for local businesses was short and to the point, Scotts Valley City Councilman Randy Johnson...

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Cal Fire firefighter looks at pile burn area

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

Scott Weese, a division chief with Cal Fire CZU, spends plenty of time pouring over forest-fuel-environment maps and briefing safety crews on weather conditions. The...