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August 29, 2025

Lynn Beebe College & Career Counseling Scholarship awards $10K to SVHS seniors

The Lynn Beebe College & Career Counseling Scholarship (LBCCCS) announced Monday that it awarded $2,500 each to four Scotts Valley High School (SVHS) seniors.  The four students demonstrated not only remarkable involvement in their school and community, but also boasted exceptional grades during their high...

SVHS Haunted House Adjust, Readies to Petrify Attendees

Frightened of a blank calendar this Halloween? Never fear. There are many fun and Covid-19-safe opportunities this year.  According to a 1,000-parent survey conducted by See’s Candies, a little over 50 percent of families plan to stay in this Halloween, with a movie. However, for...

Santa Cruz, Monterey counties certify election results

Santa Cruz County Elections
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—In one of her final acts before her retirement at the end of the year, Santa Cruz County Clerk Gail Pellerin on Tuesday officially certified the results from the 2020 presidential election. More than 86 percent of county voters—a total of 146,857—cast ballots...

SLVHS girls basketball team captures first-ever SCCAL title

SLVHS girls basketball
The Covid-19 pandemic nearly put a damper on this year’s season for the San Lorenzo Valley High girls basketball team for a second straight year. But, the Cougars were allowed to continue their season due to changes in the state’s youth sports guidelines. They made...

Illegal Search Lawsuit Against SVPD Officers Moves Toward Settlement

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Officers from the Scotts Valley Police Department and Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office are set to discuss terms of a possible settlement with a man who says he was pulled over and searched illegally. Darin Matthews says he never gave law enforcement permission to go...

SVPD captain named city’s top employee

SVPD Capt. Mike Dean
Scotts Valley Mayor Derek Timm at the Feb. 17 City Council meeting recognized Scotts Valley Police Department Capt. Mike Dean as the City Employee of 2020. “He has epitomized excellence and exceptional service in a year that tested everyone, myself included,” Timm said. “He provided...

Newly elected SLVWD director abruptly resigns

Tina Marie To SLVWD resigns
In a stunning move, San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) Director Tina Marie To resigned from her position on the board via email on March 18.  After serving for just three months, Director To, whose focus and specialty was “a passion for all things water...

Zinnia’s opening second location at Scotts Valley Hangar project

Zinnia’s Gift Boutique scotts valley
Emerging from the darkest days of the pandemic, Dedra Bennett, owner of Zinnia’s Gift Boutique, is getting ready to open a second store—this time focusing on interior décor. Home by Zinnia’s is the latest addition to The Hangar at Skypark development at 262 Mount Hermon...

San Lorenzo Valley friends, family remember victim of VTA mass shooting

alex fritch vta shooting
Even as his life slipped away, Ben Lomond native Alex Fritch gave his wife Terra one final gift: A goodbye. “It’s the biggest gift,” she told the Press Banner, describing how they got to embrace in the hospital. “He grabbed my hand. He cried. And...

Santa Cruz County Will Lift Mask Mandate Feb. 16

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In alignment with the state, 11 Bay Area counties, including Santa Cruz County, and the City of Berkeley will lift universal mask requirements for most indoor public settings on Feb. 16. Unvaccinated individuals over the age of 2 will continue to be required to wear...

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News Briefs | Published Aug. 29, 2025

Supervisor Martinez to speak to North County Dems Fifth District Supervisor Monica Martinez will be the guest speaker for the Democratic Club of North Santa...