Press Banner wins two CNPA awards
The Press Banner won two Advertising Excellence wards at the annual Better Newspapers Contest 2016, in ceremonies May 18 at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, for two special sections published in the newspaper in 2016.
New bakery opens in Scotts Valley
A strong smell of freshly-baked bread welcomes customers of Scotts Valley’s new Loganberry Bakery in the Camp Evers shopping center.
Business Notes: Chocolate company releases new flavor
Desperately Seeking Chocolate has released a new chocolate sauce this holiday season, called mocha latte fudge sauce. The Brookdale-based chocolate company sells four types of chocolate sauce, including original hot fudge, ginger-habañero fudge and mint fudge.
Firsthand learning at the feed store
Spring is in the air, and the youngsters from the Early Childhood Learning Center at Bethany University had a chance to experience it firsthand last week.
Van loaded with weapons found in Aptos park
A man and woman face criminal weapons and drug charges after an arrest Sunday in Willowbrook Park in Aptos.
Ben Lomond boy arrested for felony DUI
A 16-year-old boy was arrested on charges of felony driving under the influence of alcohol after crashing a sports car on East Zayante Road in Felton early Saturday morning.
Slawinski auctions arrive at the Drive
The Slawinski Auction Co. settled into its new home on Scotts Valley Drive to a crowded public sale, complete with refreshments, balloons and sunshine this week.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...