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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) on Thursday discussed the future of the county’s rail line, and possibly setting it aside for future use while first focusing on building a bicycle and pedestrian path. In a report to the commission, RTC...

Perhaps the most beautiful time of the year in Santa Cruz County, residents of the San Lorenzo Valley were out and about enjoying the low-90s weather. Photos by Lucjan Szewczyk/Press-Banner

Make no mistake, sometimes being the lone lawman in the rural town of Boulder Creek can be a bit intimidating.

The San Lorenzo Valley is a notch in the Santa Cruz Mountains made up of several small towns: Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Ben Lomond and Felton. While each has its own volunteer fire department ​​(Brookdale is covered by Boulder Creek and backed up by Ben...

Local restaurateurs will find a few changes in the San Lorenzo Valley this year.

Sheriff’s deputies have arrested the owner of a scrutinized Felton Empire Road home for allegedly being under the influence of a narcotic and for possession of narcotics for sale.

Taking a spin down Scotts Valley Drive, may have noticed new friendly faces in passing.  While the seniors of Scotts Valley High School haven’t gathered altogether in person since March, their yearbook photos are currently chumming it up with fellow passerby thanks to the Scotts Valley High School Parent Club. Two instrumental members of the installation, Jane McElrone, Club President, and Carolyn Auman, member, had much to say and more to thank regarding the congratulatory banners.