Science fair winners honored
Students from throughout the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley gathered March 18 at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium to hear the results of the Santa Cruz County Science Fair.
Running away with it: SLV Girls win state title
Fourth time’s the charm for a group of San Lorenzo Valley High School seniors who took home their first California Interscholastic Federation Division IV cross country title last weekend.
Press-Banner hires new leader
Suellene Petersen will join the Press-Banner on Monday as the new general manager and editor.
How Governor Jerry Brown wants to spend California Tax Dollars
On January 7 Governor Jerry Brown proposed a $122.6 billion state budget. Spending was increased for education, health care, state infrastructure, debt pay down and increase the state’s rainy day fund to $8 billion. "Relative to budgets of the past, this budget is in good shape," Brown said of his 2016-17 spending plan. "We also ought to look at what's the capacity of the state, and what's the taxpayer willingness to spend more."
Fire chief launches Twitter account for road updates
Ben Lomond fire Chief John Charcho has partnered with other fire districts in the San Lorenzo Valley to launch an online Twitter account to announce road closures in the valley.
Deputies find pot, assault weapons at five homes
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office discovered a large cache of marijuana and automatic weapons last week at five houses in Santa Cruz County, including one outside Scotts Valley and one in Bonny Doon.
Annual bike ride for schools approaches
The Mountain Charlie Challenge Bike Ride is back for its ninth year to support Scotts Valley’s public schools.
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.
Picture book brings SLV history to still life
A labor of love more than a year in the making came to fruition last month, as local historian Lisa Robinson’s book “Images of America: The San Lorenzo Valley” hit bookshelves.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
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