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April 4, 2026

Meet the candidates: San Lorenzo Valley 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 board of directors for the San Lorenzo Valley Water District.

Obituary: Claire Hodgin

Claire Hodgin

Dispatch log

Dispatch Log

News Briefs

New preschool opens doors in Ben Lomond

Obituary: Phyllis Crane Blocki

Phyllis Crane Blocki

Valley Churches United set for annual backpack distribution

A new school year is right around the corner and Valley Churches United Missions in Ben Lomond is aiming to prepare students in need with the supplies necessary for a successful academic year.

SC Mountain Art and Wine Festival sets for Labor Day debut

The Santa Cruz Mountain Art and Wine Festival will make its debut in Boulder Creek this upcoming Labor Day weekend.

SV City Council approves sales of recycled water outside city lines

At its Wednesday, Aug. 6 meeting, the Scotts Valley City Council approved the sale of recycled water outside the city limits by a 3-0 vote, with councilmembers Randy Johnson and Stephany Aguilar absent.

Makers Market wraps up successful inaugural season in Felton

Sunday, Aug. 17 marked the third installment of the 2014 Santa Cruz Mountains Makers Market, concluding the first year of what the organizers hope will become an annual marketplace for local artists and craftmakers.

Auto d’Elegance car show to raise funds for symphony

For the second year in a row, the Santa Cruz Symphony League will be hosting the Auto d’Elegance car show fundraiser at Canepa in Scotts Valley on Saturday, Sept. 13.

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Cal Fire firefighter looks at pile burn area

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

Scott Weese, a division chief with Cal Fire CZU, spends plenty of time pouring over forest-fuel-environment maps and briefing safety crews on weather conditions. The...