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September 12, 2025

In Conversation with Mayor Jim Reed

Last week Scotts Valley Mayor Jim Reed sat down for an interview with the Press Banner to discuss some important issues he hopes to address in his third mayoral term. There is no question for Reed a key economic driver for the city will be the addition of new hotels. According to Reed’s estimates, one hotel can generate enough transient occupancy tax revenue equivalent to what 1,823 single family homes or 10 grocery stores would generate.

Sports complex long overdue

With the strong-willed intensity of a goal-line offense, a small group of community volunteers stands poised to push through a $5.5 million sports complex at Scotts Valley High School.

‘Ask the Mayor’ a success using Facebook Live

Looking for new ways to engage with the Scotts Valley community, Mayor Jim Reed answered questions during the “Ask your Mayor” live broadcast on My Scotts Valley’s Facebook page Monday evening.

25 years of renting movies

For Colleen Shehab, Beacon Video has played an important role in many stages of her life.

New plan, optimism for Gateway South

A proposed development for the area known as Gateway South in Scotts Valley brings with it a history of stops and starts.

Cannabis meetings this week

Local entrepreneurs who want to open a cannabis-based business can get some tips on how to navigate the state bureaucracy at a free workshop Monday in Monterey.

Press Banner names new editor

Libby Leyden joined the Press Banner staff as editor on Monday.

Business Briefs — Lloyd’s Tire & Agape Dance

Scotts Valley native opens tire shop

Dispatch Log — Jan. 19, 2018

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Scotts Valley police arrest 8 for DUI during late summer enforcement

Scotts Valley Police Department arrested eight drivers suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) during a nearly three-week period through Labor Day weekend. The enforcement...