Capitola City Council honors Amateur Radio
The Press-Banner’s own Suellene Petersen received the proclamation honoring Amateur Radio week at Capitola City Hall on June 25.
SVHS Haunted House to scare for a good cause
Scotts Valley High School’s 12th annual Haunted House opens on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. and runs through Oct. 25, with proceeds being donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
News Briefs | Published April 11, 2025
Valley Churches United begins 2025 Bucks For Hunger drive
Valley Churches United is kicking off its 35th annual Spring Bucks For Hunger fundraising drive with a mailing that community residents are receiving this week.
Its year-round food pantry success comes from community support that helps fill...
Spaghetti fundraiser for BC man in coma
There will be a fundraiser dinner the first Sunday of August for Timmy Hatch, a 25-year-old Boulder Creek resident who slipped into a coma May 24 a few hours after being hit in the head with a baseball.
VCUM calls for support of woman with cancer calls for support of woman with cancer
Valley Churches United Mission has asked for direct support for former Roaring Camp General Store employee Amanda “Mandy” Beyett, who is suffering from terminal cancer.
Measure O classrooms to open soon
With carpet and linoleum being laid and sidewalks paved, this month brings the final touches to three new classrooms on the San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School campus.
Roads from valley to Bonny Doon to be resurfaced
Bonny Doon residents should soon enjoy smoother drives, as the Santa Cruz County Department of Public Works recently announced work to repair damaged roadways up the mountain.
SLV organizations make valley sparkle
More than 200 volunteers braved sporadic downpours on Saturday, Sept. 21 for a day of cleaning the litter that had accumulated in the valley’s parks, roads, and waterways, as two San Lorenzo Valley organizations — SLV Core and the Valley Women’s Club — each hosted their annual river and road clean-up events.
News Briefs | Published June 27, 2025
Annual Road Maintenance Program begins in North County
County of Santa Cruz Department of Community Development and Infrastructure (CDI) launched the next round of patch-paving work for the Annual Road Maintenance Program in North County on June 23.
North County patch paving is scheduled for June...
Loch Lomond Celtic Society Celebrates
Join with the Lock Lomond Celtic Society and their friends as they present an evening of dining, music, poetry, and whiskey. On January 23, they will celebrate Robert Burns' 257th Birthday with music by Jay Salter and Scott Peden.
Central Coast Good Fire Fair returns Saturday to Henry Cowell Redwoods...
California State Parks will host the third Central Coast Good Fire Fair and demonstration burn Saturday, Oct. 10, at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
The...
















