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April 13, 2026

Local schools benefit from legacy of Bethany University

Many local schools and organizations have benefited from the legacy left behind by the Bethany University campus.

SVMS staff takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Some 30 teachers, administrators and staffers of Scotts Valley Middle School gathered on the campus’ field last Friday where, in view of parents and students, they were sprayed by members of the Scotts Valley Fire District.

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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Meet the Candidates: Lompico Water District

As part of the Press-Banner's election coverage, each candidate running for local office in the Nov. 4 election will be highlighted. This week's focus will be on the race for the Lompico Water District Board of Directors.

Scotts Valley library displays local artwork of California

The Scotts Valley Public Library recently launched an all-new art display featuring professional artists who have captured the beauty of California in their paintings.

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SVPD releases sketch of suspect in indecent exposure incident

New leader takes the helm of Valley Churches United

Nine months after the passing of Annette Marcum, founder and executive director of Valley Churches United Missions, the organization that she developed into a Santa Cruz County mainstay named Dave Mills as its new director.

Annual River and Road Cleanup headed to SLV for 28th year

The Valley Women’s Club of the San Lorenzo Valley is anticipating over 100 volunteers for its 28th Annual River and Road Cleanup, on Saturday Sept. 20 in Felton, Boulder Creek, Lompico, and Ben Lomond.

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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Scotts Valley divers help bust Lover’s Point poachers

Visitors to Lover's Point in Pacific Grove last Sunday afternoon may have been witness to an unusual sight, as a pair of wetsuit-clad men toting a large stringer of illegally caught rock cod led another wetsuit-wearing man on a 1.5-mile chase through town.

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News Briefs | Published April 10, 2026

North County Dems host candidate endorsement forum The Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County will host a Candidate Endorsement Forum for the upcoming June...