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October 16, 2026

Harriet M. (Hattie) Gustavson

Harriet M. Gustavson was born in Fresno, California to Grant Marden and Bernice Gibbs Marden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gus; son Richard; brother Bill; and sister Jean.

Resident, SVWD Come to Terms on Back Pay

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A local resident who contends he’s been overcharged for water service for several years says he’s now willing to accept Scott Valley Water District’s offer of three years of back pay. Now David McNair, who took over as SVWD’s general manager Nov. 1, says while...

Buck for Hunger drive gets into gear

Valley Churches United Missions has launched its annual Buck for Hunger drive to raise funds to support families in the community.

Vandals trash BD Elementary

Bonny Doon Union Elementary School fell victim to vandalism last month, when items were set on fire, equipment was damaged and beer cans were strewn all over campus.

Panetta, local leaders oppose proposed Brookdale Post Office closure

Panetta with leaders at Brookdale Lodge
U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta and local leaders gathered Wednesday at the Brookdale Lodge to oppose a proposed permanent closure of the Brookdale Post Office and urge residents to submit feedback before the U.S. Postal Service’s comment period ends Oct. 11. “For nearly two years, the...

An extreme home makeover for wheelchair-bound SV student

For Scotts Valley High School 17-year-old Kendra Kannegaard, the new hardwood floor in her family’s Scotts Valley home has changed her world.

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Awardee Found Perspective with Counselor’s Help

By their own admission, 18-year-old Marina Ruiz felt pretty “lost” during freshman and junior years. “I didn’t really have an idea of who I was as a person,” Ruiz said. “I wasn’t really confident as a student. I kind of sold myself short.” But now, as...

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Local teachers nominated for Educators of the Year

Press Banner owners buy Chino papers

Tank Town Media, the family of newspapers that includes the Press Banner, grew this week with the addition of the Chino Champion and Chino Hills Champion newspapers in Southern California.

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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Central Coast Good Fire Fair returns Saturday to Henry Cowell Redwoods...

California State Parks will host the third Central Coast Good Fire Fair and demonstration burn Saturday, Oct. 10, at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. The...