One Year Removed, Residents Remember CZU Fires
San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley neighbors, think back to where you were a year ago today. If you lived in Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Ben Lomond, Felton, Zayante, Lompico, Bonny Doon or Scotts Valley, you had been evacuated from your home, courtesy of the...
Court Considers Whether Sexually Violent Predator Can Move to Bonny Doon
A convicted rapist named Michael Cheek, who psychologists have said could be at risk of reoffending, wants to become the newest Bonny Doon resident, and District Attorney Jeff Rosell says he’s trying to stop that from happening.
“We fought tooth and nail at every opportunity...
Refreshing Flavors at Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Fest
During an aerial performance, Alana Del Chiaro, 11, had a chance to show off the hoop skills she’d been practicing over the past three weeks.
“It’s kind of scary,” she said after her performance. “It was fun.”
Somala, her mom, beamed, as hundreds of people milled...
Santa Cruz County reports 210th Covid-19 death
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Santa Cruz County on Wednesday announced that a man in his 60s died from Covid-19 on Aug. 15.
County spokesman Jason Hoppin said that the man was unvaccinated and had underlying health conditions.
The death was the 210th in Santa Cruz County attributable to...
County mandates Covid vaccine or weekly testing for its employees
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a plan to require all of 2,400 County employees to either take the Covid-19 vaccine or submit to weekly testing.
Employees who refuse both risk termination, or being put on leave without...
Federal Money Flowing to Popular Santa Cruz County Backroad
Santa Cruz County will receive $2 million to repair some damaged Santa Cruz Mountain road segments along the Old Santa Cruz Highway, House lawmaker Anna G. Eshoo announced Aug. 20.
“The storms in 2017 overwhelmed county public works and as a result, far too many...
Scotts Valley Housing Project Advances
The Scotts Valley Planning Commission voted unanimously to allow a 16-unit condominium project “The Encore at 4104” to move forward at its Aug. 12 meeting.
In an interview with the Press Banner, Commissioner Steve Horlock said he was pleased with the look of the 35-foot,...
Scotts Valley Police Department Swears in Two More
Last year it was facing rising property crime and low staff morale, this year the Scotts Valley Police Department has been bringing on so many new recruits it’s hard to keep track.
"How many people have I hired this year?" Chief Steven Walpole, Jr. responded...
Community tool library helps locals rebuild from CZU fires
Blueberry pie, enchiladas, a violin-guitar duo and plenty of chit-chat accompanied a Saturday event in Boulder Creek to launch an innovative solution for people trying to rebuild after last summer’s devastating wildfire.
Dawn Roh of the High Council Foundation beamed as she revealed what she’s...
New California laws take effect in 2025
California lawmakers in 2024 introduced 4,821 bills, but most of them were tossed or otherwise rejected during the months-long legislative process, during which most...
