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October 26, 2025

David Leland is new reporter at Press Banner

A new reporter has joined the Press Banner staff, David Leland, of Scotts Valley.Editor Barry Holtzclaw announced that Leland will be a general assignment reporter, with special emphasis on Scotts Valley and business reporting.

Firefighters return from Loma fire

Firefighters from Scotts Valley and Felton returned safely from the Loma fire this week, after battling the blaze for six days.

Voting begins Oct. 10

The first day to obtain and vote a vote-by-mail ballot for the November 8 Presidential General Election is Monday, Oct.10.

On the campaign trail

On the campaign trail

Measure D funds buses, roads, bike trails

“Get Santa Cruz County Moving” is the motto of the aggressive and well-funded campaign to build voter support for an additional half-cent (on a dollar) sales tax to fund more than a half-billion dollars in transportation improvements over the next 30 years.

Zayante votes on fire tax

The Zayante Fire Protection District hopes to stabilize funding and increase its on-site staff through the passage of Measure O, a new parcel tax for the property owners in the mountain district.

Malone’s Grille is sold

Patti Malone has sold her landmark Scotts Valley Drive restaurant to two brother with deep roots in Scotts Valley and even deeper roots in the food service industry.

Scotts Valley City Council candidate forum

Scotts Valley City Council candidates debated thorny local issues ranging from future growth to government transparency during a candidate forum on Thursday, Oct. 6.

State of the City in Scotts Valley

Scotts Valley Mayor Donna Lind has released a “State of the City” report, stating that “with hard work and community support, the city’s economy is strengthening and businesses are returning to Scotts Valley.”

New trustee in SLV schools

The San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District board last week unanimously appointed Gail Levine, retired superintendent of the Bonny Doon Elementary School District, as a new school board trustee.

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News Briefs | Published Oct. 24, 2025

Food Truck Friday concludes season with Halloween festivities Presented by Food Trucks A Go Go, in partnership with the Scotts Valley Educational Foundation (SVEF), the...