Ben Lomond dog grooming salon opens next month
When Ben Lomond-bred Erica Costella noticed the marijuana shopkeepers vacating their space next to Henry’s Automotive and Masood’s Liquor & Deli recently, she sprang into action.
“They just closed down and got their stuff out one day,” she said. “I saw they were moving all...
Santa Cruz Burger Week plates up for 9th sizzling year
Santa Cruz Restaurant Week and Good Times, sister publication of the Press Banner, have announced the ninth annual Santa Cruz Burger Week: 12 days of burger love, as only Santa Cruz can do it.
The spinoff of Santa Cruz Restaurant Week, the Burger Week concept...
Work on Mural Starts as Target Opening Date Approaches
Three months ago, Reddit user BTSavage commented on the r/santacruz section of the popular link and discussion website: “Scotts Valley can't decide if it's going to be (a) unique town or a rubber stamp town. It's definitely leaning towards Anytown USA.” In the proceeding...
Starbucks workers rally for unionization in Scotts Valley
On a drizzly Saturday afternoon in Scotts Valley, the rain came down softly but the voices of Starbucks baristas rose over the din of traffic as they staged a pro-union protest outside of their drive-thru location on Mount Hermon Road.
About a dozen Starbucks employees...
Bay Area Pizza Week celebrates the art of the pie
From April 22-May 3, Bay Area Pizza Week puts the spotlight on the craft, creativity and sheer pleasure of great pizza across the region.
Building on the success of North Bay Pizza Week, Santa Cruz Pizza Week and Silicon Valley Pizza Week in 2025, the...
SLVUSD to use $25-million bond for school upgrades
Over the past year, the financial world has been playing the big guessing game of what will happen to interest rates as authorities seek to calm inflation without causing too much pain. School officials had been zoned-in for just such an exercise here in...
Business Owners to Get Info on Scotts Valley’s Grant Program
When former mayor Derek Timm announced that Scotts Valley would be giving out cash to needy local businesses during his State of the City address at the beginning of October, it was welcome news for business owners who have faced seemingly endless trials during...
Survey predicts Santa Cruz County tourism will return
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The county’s tourist hotspots—along with its restaurants and hotels—can expect a slight uptick in business this summer from Californians seeking to hit the road for short road trips, according to a survey released Wednesday by Visit Santa Cruz County (VSCC).
This prediction is...
ATM stolen from Spanky’s Café
After consecutive break-ins, Spanky’s Café in Ben Lomond is now missing an ATM.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office confirmed deputies responded to a report of a burglary at an establishment along the 9500 block of Highway 9 on May 12.
“An ATM was stolen from...
Cruise Coffee Company, The Hot Pink Box Dessert Co. team up for new bakery
Erin Buchla, owner of Cruise Coffee Company, and Branddi Palmer, owner of The Hot Pink Box Dessert Co., plan to open a new bakery in the Cavallaro Transit Center at 246 Kings Village Road some time in May.
The new shop, dubbed Cruise Coffee Company...
Three candidates vie for two Scotts Valley council seats
Mike Zeller, the director of programming and project delivery for the Transportation Agency for Monterey County, is the relative newcomer on the Scotts Valley...
