Jean Undem March 15, 1933 — Nov. 24, 2011
Services will be Jan. 7 for longtime Scotts Valley resident Jean Undem, 78, who died Nov. 24, Thanksgiving morning, at her home.
Family enrichment center to open
The saying “It takes a village to raise a child” is about to take on a whole new meaning.
Seagate headquarters leaving Scotts Valley
Disc drive manufacturer Seagate Technology is moving most of its Scotts Valley operations to Cupertino.
SV couple celebrates 60th
Dave and Claire Hodgin celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with more than 100 family and friends Saturday, July 20 in Scotts Valley.
What’s the best way to grow a forest?
Felton resident Karen Holl’s talk at her hometown library Feb. 3 occurred just as a storm rolled in underscoring just how intrinsically linked our lives are with those of Plantae kingdom—as tree litter would soon carpet the landscape and one person would be killed...
School tax supporters turn out in droves
Facing further reduction in state funding for schools, Scotts Valley schoolchildren and parents joined educational and civic leaders Saturday, May 19, to knock on doors in support of Measure K, which is on the June 5 ballot.
Brook Knoll principal to leave mid-year
Brook Knoll Elementary School’s principal, Phillip Menchaca, will leave the school later this month to take another principal position in San Jose.
SVHS Football Star Honored
Jacob Pauka is the kind of kid most parents would love to call their own, and most coaches would love to recruit.
Before attending Scotts Valley High School, this student owned the baseball diamond, leading the Pony League in batting average (.700) and clocking 14...
Correction: Boulder Creek’s 4th of July Festivities
In the July 10, 2015 edition of the Press-Banner, the statement that was printed said: “Directly after the parade, spectators had a choice between making their way down to Junction Park for gold mining, live music, and a barbeque or up the road to Scarborough lumber to enjoy the eighth annual Lumber Jack days.”This statement should have read: “Directly after the parade, spectators had a choice between making their way down to Junction Park to pan for gold, live music, and a barbeque or up the road to Boulder Creek Hardware to enjoy the eighth annual Lumberjack days.” The Press-Banner regrets the error.
Unemployment Benefits Available for Workers Affected by Storms and Flooding
People in Santa Cruz County—along with Californians who live in eight others—will be allowed to apply for unemployment benefits if they lost work due to recent storms, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said today.
The announcement, originally released April 28, covers self-employed, unemployed...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 26, 2025
Music at Skypark wraps up 16th season this Sunday
The free outdoor Music at Skypark concert series concludes its 16th season this Sunday, Sept. 28,...