Local News

Editor’s note: This is the first entry in a multi-part series about debris flows and what local first responders are doing to prepare for a possible event. Boulder Creek Fire Protection District Chief Mark Bingham has seen fire. For the better part of this fall,...

After 25 years in Scotts Valley urgent care, followed by 12 years as a health columnist at the Press Banner, Dr. Terry Hollenbeck is leaving this publication to focus on his health and family. The “Valley Doctor” leaves with these words of advice: “Take the...

Realtor Robert Aldana of Keller Williams Realty recalls with clarity the moment the tide changed for Scotts Valley’s real estate market.  Earlier this year, Aldana finalized the sale of a home near Skypark for about $1.4 million—signaling a major shift in the industry for the...

If you’re looking for a new way to pass the time that focuses on food, beer and community, followed by a gritty workout, check out the newly-opened Faultline Brewing Company at The Hangar in Scotts Valley.  The grand opening of Faultline and next-door neighbor MADabolic...

The mountain town of Ben Lomond has many cool attributes: a beautiful art center, community hall, biker bar, good restaurants and open spaces. Now, the town can add one more feather to its cap: a dedicated space for veterans to call home. Jaye’s Timberlane on...

By Todd Guild, Katie Evans and Christina Wise California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Dec. 30 released a plan under which schools could reopen as early as February. The plan, which streamlines the process of applying for a waiver to bring students back for in-person instruction, is...

During a closed session meeting on Tuesday, the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District agreed to let one of the educators being investigated for sexual misconduct—Teacher 178—resign. Mark Becker, the SLVUSD Board Clerk, made a motion that was seconded by Trustee Grace Pollak to accept...

The FBI on June 22 visited the Aptos home of a man with ties to New York attorney Rudy Giuliani for a “court-authorized law enforcement activity,” the FBI confirmed Monday. An FBI spokesperson declined to comment further on the investigation into Scotts Valley businessman George...

The Scotts Valley Unified School District plans to bring back all primary and secondary grade levels by the end of March, according to Scotts Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) Superintendent Tanya Krause. That would make it the first school district in the county to do...

Kristopher Payopay has failed to evade attempted murder charges. He’s accused of shooting at California Highway Patrol officers in Scotts Valley with a machine gun during a pursuit. He was held to answer by Judge Hector Ramon for 10 crimes, plus enhancements, during a preliminary...