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 In an effort to appear transparent, the San Lorenzo Water District Board of Directors invited the public to make statements and ask questions on Tuesday evening, regarding a potential lawsuit against board director Bill Smallman.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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