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October 26, 2025

Election: SV fire board candidates share focus on balanced budget

Four candidates have lined up to run for three seats on the Scotts Valley Fire Protection District Board, a race that will be decided in the Nov. 6 general election.

Former Times reporter visits old stomping grounds

Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist David Cay Johnston visited the Press-Banner office last week to talk about his new book and look through the archives for his byline from his first serious job in the news industry.

Campaign continues for Boulder Creek rec board

Five Boulder Creek residents are running for three seats on the Boulder Creek Recreation and Park District board of directors.

Candidate forum Tuesday in Felton

The Valley Women's Club and League of Women voters will host a candidate forum for the 5th District Santa Cruz County Supervisor race and San Lorenzo Valley Water District Board of Directors race tomorrow in Felton. 

updatedBird causes SV blackout on Monday

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Support needed for victims of house fire

Last week’s duplex fire in Boulder Creek has left two families looking for permanent homes in the San Lorenzo Valley.

Music studio class launches in Scotts Valley

A month into the school year, the 24 students of Beth Hollenbeck’s music production and recording arts class are diving into the technical world of the recording industry.

Woodstove change-out money available

In October, Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District will launch the second installment of its popular Wood Stove Change-Out Program.

Burning regulations tightened in valley

The rules for outdoor burning in the San Lorenzo Valley were made more strict last week thanks to changes approved by the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District board of directors.

Hazel Lorraine ‘Lorie’ Black: Feb. 21, 1918 — Sept. 22, 2012

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 29, for longtime Boulder Creek resident Hazel Lorraine “Lorie” Black, who died at home in Boulder Creek on Sept. 22. She was 94.

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Santa Cruz Wharf incident: 1 person dead, dog sent for emergency...

An adult victim was pulled from a van that broke through guardrails along the Santa Cruz Wharf and plunged into 30-foot-deep ocean water Sunday...