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January 29, 2026

Strictly Business | Igniting Connections: The Resurgence of Networking in the SLV Business Community

A quiet revolution is underway in Santa Cruz Mountains’ lush valleys amidst the towering redwoods and winding creeks. It’s a tale of resilience, community...

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...

Irish Eyes Beauty marks 40th anniversary with party

As Deborah Parcel flipped through scrapbooks of Press Banner clippings—from before the Valley Press and Scotts Valley Banner joined forces—she beamed with joy. And that...

Strictly Business | Heads Up, Friends—TEDx Santa Cruz is Coming to Town

As a beacon of innovation and enlightenment, TEDx Santa Cruz shines brightly on our community’s horizon, inviting us to explore the depths of human...

Community rallies to save beloved Felton Mercantile

Hundreds more people signed their names this week to a petition to save a woman-owned storefront in downtown Felton that showcases the wares of...

Strictly Business | Unplug to Power Up: How Vacations Can Boost Business Success

In today’s fast-paced business world, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily pressure of life, with endless to-do lists, social media notifications...

Santa Cruz Bread Boy, Humble Sea collab takes valley by storm

The hottest new haunt in the San Lorenzo Valley at the moment is not exactly new. The way the deer gazes out over the...

Boulder Creek Business Association to host inaugural Community Planning Event

When it comes to piecing together events to enrich the community of Boulder Creek, few folks do it better than Karen Edwards. As the...

Strictly Business | AI in Small Town America: Part III

In this final series, I speak with Jason Borgen, the Chief Technology Innovation Officer at the Santa Cruz Office of Education (SCCOE), and with...

Shirli McLaughlin’s final chapter: Friends remember community-building Ben Lomond shopkeeper

When I first stepped foot inside the Third Hand Store in Ben Lomond, a Canadian tasked with covering the quirky and community-oriented Scotts Valley...

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Bird-deterrent installation to cause Highway 9 delays

Travelers will continue to encounter one-way traffic control in both directions of Highway 9 for the installation of devices designed to keep birds from...