News Briefs | Published April 18, 2025
SLVHS Interact Club to host Community Egg Hunt on Saturday
The San Lorenzo Valley High School Interact Club will host its second annual Community Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, from 9am-12pm at the Field of Dreams at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School, located at...
Chown named Editor and General Manager of the Press-Banner
Veteran journalist Jon Chown took over the reins of the Press-Banner on Monday, May 19 as the publication’s new editor and general manager.
SVHS Haunted House Adjust, Readies to Petrify Attendees
Frightened of a blank calendar this Halloween? Never fear. There are many fun and Covid-19-safe opportunities this year.
According to a 1,000-parent survey conducted by See’s Candies, a little over 50 percent of families plan to stay in this Halloween, with a movie. However, for...
James P. Gothrup Nov. 29, 1917 — Nov. 14, 2011
A memorial service will be held in Felton on Jan. 7 for James P. Gothrup, a longtime valley resident.
Exercising options at the senior center
It was a full house Tuesday morning at the Scotts Valley Senior Center as more than 25 people had their morning workout together in Leatrice Bachan’s Zumba class.
Japanese likely to acquire Aviza after Chapter 11 filing
Aviza Technology of Scotts Valley, faced with declining sales of its semiconductor-manufacturing equipment and debt troubles, has a deal for a Japanese manufacturer to acquire most of its assets after it filed this week for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Local group seeks new athletics facility for SVHS
Though it may prove to be a long process, the wheels are turning on a plan that — if realized — would provide Scotts Valley High School with a state-of-the-art sports complex.
Resource center phone-athon in full swing
In hopes of generating much-needed funds to continue serving the residents of the San Lorenzo Valley, volunteers of Mountain Community Resources are making phone calls to valley residents most weeknights this month.
Scotts Valley police receive $25K traffic safety grant
Scotts Valley Police Department has received a $25,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support programs promoting bicycle and pedestrian safety.
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