Fire chief’s legacy to live on
Scotts Valley Fire Chief Mike McMurry retired from his post last week — and even local fire chiefs had a hard time pinning him down for a celebration.
Man faces drug charges after second arrest
A Felton man awaiting trial for charges of drug sales was arrested on suspicion of more drug-related crimes Saturday, March 29, in the Live Oak area of Santa Cruz.
McClish to spend life in prison for murders
Ben Lomond resident Michael McClish was sentenced to life in prison last week for the 2006 murder of Joanna “Asha” Veil and her unborn child.
McPherson touts experience, connections in 5th District campaign
As the June primary election approaches, Bruce McPherson is stepping up his campaign efforts as the race for Mark Stone’s soon-to-be vacated 5th District seat on the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors enters its final two months.
Dance studio celebrates third year
Skylight Ballroom — the only place to learn all the traditional ballroom dances in the San Lorenzo Valley or Scotts Valley — celebrated three years of business last weekend with a dance party.
Anna Louise Legner-Brunetti-Foster May 6, 1965 — March 15, 2012
A memorial service is planned for Sunday, April 1, for Anna Louise Legner-Brunetti-Foster of Scotts Valley, who died of cancer March 15. She was 46.
Press-Banner sale approved in court
SACRAMENTO — Sale of the Press-Banner and two other newspapers for $1.25 million was approved Wednesday, March 28, by a federal bankruptcy judge in Sacramento.
Suspected child molester arrested in SV
A 41-year-old Scotts Valley man suspected of molesting a 14-year-old girl was arrested last week and faces charges stemming from his interaction with the girl.
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...