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October 5, 2025

Cut logs above Highway 9 concern locals

Motorists driving on Highway 9 between Ben Lomond and Brookdale may notice fewer trees dangling over the power lines during their drive. They may also notice the massive fallen logs perched along the steep slope above the roadway.

Music at Skypark returns this weekend

Le Strange, the local rock tribute band voted the local favorite by San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley readers, will headline the final Music at Skypark concert of 2011.

Mountain festival springs up in Boulder Creek

A new festival is coming to Boulder Creek.

River cleanup in valley a success

Hundreds of residents picked up thousands of pounds of trash along the San Lorenzo River corridor as part of an annual cleanup Saturday, Sept. 17, an effort organized by several local activism groups.

Special ed report outlines needed Scotts Valley changes

Scotts Valley Unified School District has received a long-awaited report from the state that details what it must do to comply with national special-education requirements, including added paperwork and “minor” changes.

Scotts Valley seeks fire chief replacement

The search continues for a new fire chief for the Scotts Valley Fire Protection District after Chief Mike McMurry announced plans to step down this spring.

Bay Photo completes Seagate property purchase

Plans for Bay Photo’s impending move to Scotts Valley into Seagate’s former campus on Disc Drive are developing rapidly.

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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Indian summer in the valley

Perhaps the most beautiful time of the year in Santa Cruz County, residents of the San Lorenzo Valley were out and about enjoying the low-90s weather. Photos by Lucjan Szewczyk/Press-Banner

Countywide program points students toward college

An effort was launched last week to help more local students attend and excel in college.

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Greg Wimp

Sandwich shop owner appointed to Scotts Valley Council

As Greg Wimp, the owner of multiple area Togo’s sandwich shop locations, stepped up Oct. 1 to address Scotts Valley City Council about why...