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October 14, 2026

Illegal marijuana plants found in blighted Felton home

Three people were arrested last week after sheriff’s deputies raided a downtown Felton home known by neighbors for its shady traffic.

Ethan Grey Somedy Sept. 21, 1964 — March 7, 2012

A celebration of life is being planned for Boulder Creek resident Ethan Somedy, who died March 7 in Boulder Creek. He was 47.

Scotts Valley Brothers Rescue Woman from Fiery Crash

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As Enns brothers Andrew, 18, and Gabriel, 21, neared their Scotts Valley home around midnight on June 25—after heading up to Sacramento to celebrate their grandmother’s 75th birthday—they saw a car swerve off the road in front of them. “This vehicle traveling southbound on (Highway)...

News briefs (Feb. 13, 2015)

Youth ensemble singers and musicians honored

‘Sound of Music’ opens in Scotts Valley

The extraordinary and partially fictionalized story of the Von Trapp family’s escape from Nazi-controlled Austria comes to life this month as Scotts Valley Performing Arts puts on “The Sound of Music.”

Massage parlor sting

On January 29, 2015, the Santa Cruz Police Department Neighborhood Enforcement Team conducted an undercover human trafficking and prostitution sting focusing on illegal acts of prostitution in local massage businesses. The operation was borne out of community complaints and suspicions about the activity occurring in the businesses.

Laird announces state senate re-election campaign

Sen. John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) has announced the launch of his re-election campaign for the 17th District, which includes Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties, as well as much of San Luis Obispo County.  Laird was first elected to the California State Senate in...

Back to School Preview: San Lorenzo Valley schools

The following is the final installment of the Press-Banner's two-week Back to School preview. This week, we will highlight the schools located in the San Lorenzo Valley.

Storm lets up after heavy damage

In case the San Lorenzo Valley communities felt left out following the storm damage doled out to Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz by the previous weekend’s storms, Mother Nature played a quick game of catch-up Thursday, March 24, and Saturday, March 26.

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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

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...