Felton Springing Into Season With Sidewalk Sale This Saturday
The Downtown Felton Association is welcoming people from around the region to the 2nd Annual Downtown Felton Spring Sidewalk Sale & Open House Saturday.
Christy Shults, the director of the organization, said the event, which runs from noon to 6pm, is a continuation of programming...
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 in the village.
The story of the building, built by Thomas Hessey after he moved to town in the 1890s, tells...
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 in Scotts Valley, the pandemic appeared to be waning.
There was a sense of eagerness at their Arthur Murray location in...
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 Valley. This year, we make the pivot to the Best of Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley, determined by the...
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 officials say that current revenues of $1.68 million are lagging behind projections by more than $1 million, and by $1.6...
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 life’s end.
While this may not be the easiest subject to discuss around the family dinner table, making sure legal and...
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 of Scotts Valley Market had heard people were fighting for toilet paper at Costco, so he figured he better get...
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 a deadly pandemic, one need only look to the crowd outside of Felton’s newest eatery, Humble Sea Tavern.
Since opening its...
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 being created in Scotts Valley, officials said.
In describing their deal to create “Trailblazer Ranch” in partnership with local wellness center...
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 entertainment venues have struggled—and faltered—during the crush of the pandemic, Felton Music Hall has stood strong.
Cussins, who is the managing...
New Scotts Valley Council members look forward to making their mark
After first-place finisher Donna Lind, the incumbent for Scotts Valley City Council, local voters selected Steve Clark—a retired law enforcer, known for volunteering around...