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As polls closed tonight, Fifth District Supervisor candidate Monica Martinez was hanging out on the second floor of Bruno’s Bar and Grill in Scotts Valley with a sizable contingent that included multiple other candidates for political office. “We just had so many community members come...

Damians Ladder hosts fundraiser for home repairs Damians Ladder, a nonprofit organization that assists seniors and the disabled in Santa Cruz County in making small home repairs, is presenting a “Fix It Handyman Fundraiser” from 5-8pm Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Moose Lodge, 2470 El...

Unlike some of its neighbor municipalities on the Silicon Valley side of the hill, like Monte Sereno and Los Gatos—which canceled their council elections when no more hopefuls put their name in the ring than the number of seats available—Scotts Valley has seen an...

Digital Dynamics Inc. (DDI) hosted an “Introduction to Software Engineering” session at Scotts Valley High School (SVHS) last week. Collaborating with the SVHS Coding Club and advanced math students was a “fantastic experience for all involved,” according to DDI. “At DDI, we are deeply committed...

Donation drive benefits SLVHS Grad Night San Lorenzo Valley High School’s Class of 2025 Grad Night is hosting a donation drive on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20, from 9am-3pm at the SLVHS parking lot. Residents can bring donation items and help raise money to support a...

With the November election just weeks away, residents are facing an onslaught of information regarding candidates and ballot measures. Previously, the Press Banner focused on the two county supervisor candidates for District 5, Christopher Bradford and Monica Martinez. This week we take a dive...

A developer that wants to build a combination storage-and-office building at 125 Bethany Dr. at the northern end of Scotts Valley has a little more work to do to get the project over the finish line. The proposal faced significant opposition from neighbors during the...

Every two years, Santa Cruz County residents are inundated with requests to vote on measures, propositions and local candidate races. Quadrennially, those attempts to garner votes seem to increase in propensity and quantity, with some local intersections plastered with so many signs that they...

Personnel from various agencies within Scotts Valley gathered Sept. 19 at the city’s Performing Arts Center to hear the annual “State of the City” address. Hosted by the Scotts Valley Senior Life Association (SVSLA) and presided over by SVSLA President David Hodgin, attendees were treated...

Celebrate fall at Roaring Camp’s Harvest Fair on Oct. 5-6 Join Roaring Camp Railroads as it welcomes the fall season with its annual Harvest Fair this weekend, Oct. 5-6.  Visitors can enjoy a scenic steam train ride through majestic redwood forests to Bear Mountain. Each child...