Cabrillo College amps up textbook rental program
As anyone who’s attended college knows, aside from tuition and housing, one of the biggest headaches associated with higher education comes with buying textbooks. Cabrillo College students are no exception.
Candidate filing opens for Nov. election
During the Nov. 2 general election, not only will Californians elect a new governor, but residents of Santa Cruz County also will elect many local officials.
Former Times reporter visits old stomping grounds
Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist David Cay Johnston visited the Press-Banner office last week to talk about his new book and look through the archives for his byline from his first serious job in the news industry.
Light Up the Night a heartwarming showcase of community talent
The Community Holiday Tree next to Walgreens in Scotts Valley is now illuminated, and families across the region have plenty of memories to share, following the successful Light Up the Night festivities Dec. 3 at the Scotts Valley Community Center.
Corinne Coleman, a teacher at...
Felton resident receives coveted award
At graduation ceremony of the Baskin Engineering School, for the class of 2015 at UCSC, Stephen C. Petersen was awarded the Excellence in Teaching Award.
Comedy show makes its way to Felton
The Planet Cruz Comedy Hour with Richard Stockton will perform its act at Don Quixote’s in two weeks, with a special twist for the local crowd.
An SLV council? A committee is trying to make it a reality
The San Lorenzo Valley is a notch in the Santa Cruz Mountains made up of several small towns: Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Ben Lomond and Felton. While each has its own volunteer fire department (Brookdale is covered by Boulder Creek and backed up by Ben...
Scotts Valley Approves Child Care Deal With SVUSD
Days after Congress passed a spending bill directing $1.38 million for a new child care facility at Vine Hill Elementary School, on March 16 Scotts Valley Council approved an agreement with Scotts Valley Unified School District to get the program up and running.
The parties...
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...