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Strictly Business | The Firefighter Octopus of Good Times

June 26, 2026

Cassidy Insurance celebrates Cady’s 25 years of service

New handmade goods boutique Willow Works opens in Felton

Strictly Business | Behind the Scenes of Saving Animals

New tool aims to simplify regional wildfire preparedness

Scotts Valley gets first look at environmental impact of Town Center project

October 24, 2025

Not since the early-’90s has Scotts Valley been buoyed by so much potential for change, while facing so much risk to the surrounding environment...

Santa Cruz Restaurant Week returns for 17th year

October 17, 2025

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

September 26, 2025

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

August 29, 2025

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

July 24, 2025

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

July 23, 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

July 18, 2025

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

June 27, 2025

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

May 30, 2025

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

May 19, 2025

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

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Strictly Business | The Firefighter Octopus of Good Times

Cassidy Insurance celebrates Cady’s 25 years of service

New handmade goods boutique Willow Works opens in Felton

Strictly Business | Behind the Scenes of Saving Animals

New tool aims to simplify regional wildfire preparedness

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News Briefs | Published July 24, 2026

Highway 9 near Boulder Creek to close overnight Monday for bridge...

Road resurfacing crews spend summer month fixing Scotts Valley routes

Developer skips meeting about Scotts Valley development that won’t need City...

News Briefs | Published July 17, 2026