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February 2, 2026

Local science fair winners honored

Students from schools throughout the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley descended upon the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds as the scientists of tomorrow at the Santa Cruz County Science Fair on March 9 and 10.

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Election forums coming to the valley

There are three election forums where residents will have a chance to ask questions and get to know the three candidates running for the open seat for 5th District Santa Cruz County Supervisor.

SLV High to lose principal, athletic director

Two top positions at San Lorenzo Valley High School will be vacant by the school year’s end, when Principal Michael Arredondo and Athletic Director Marcus Northcutt both plan to step down.

Smallman battles uphill in race for 5th District

Nine weeks before the June 5 election, the herd of candidates for Mark Stone’s 5th District seat on the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has thinned to three hopefuls.

Edward Phillip Mazenko Jan. 2, 1924 — Feb. 22, 2012

A private memorial service is planned for longtime Scotts Valley resident Edward Mazenko, who died in February. He was 88.

Ethan Grey Somedy Sept. 21, 1964 — March 7, 2012

A celebration of life is being planned for Boulder Creek resident Ethan Somedy, who died March 7 in Boulder Creek. He was 47.

Nonprofit wins 1-year reprieve for Castle Rock

The Sempervirens Fund, along with several partner organizations, has committed $250,000 to keep Castle Rock State Park open next year.

SLV High hits the runway

"Wear the Wild Things Are" took place March 24 at San Lorenzo Valley High School.

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.

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Scotts Valley Council clears surplus land step for Town Center project

Scotts Valley City Council’s Jan. 21 meeting made some serious progress on the Town Center development—essentially doing some of the housekeeping items needed to...