Music festival returns after multiyear hiatus
A San Lorenzo Valley music festival that was discontinued in 1996 after an 18-year run is back on the docket for the summer.
Assemblymember Mark Stone Announces Reelection
Assemblymember Mark Stone (D-MontereyBay), Chair of the Assembly Judiciary Committee, announced he is running for reelection to the California State Assembly to continue his work supporting California’s most vulnerable residents and protecting the state’s fragile environment.
Scotts Valley taps former Capitola official following surprise departure of Public Works director
The City of Scotts Valley has turned to a former Capitola official to fill the considerable gap left with the surprise departure of Public Works Director Chris Lamm, who resigned to take a job with Santa Clara County.
Steve Jesberg, who retired in 2022 from...
Victor Joseph Wahl II: Nov. 7, 1950 — Jan. 14, 2013
A celebration of life will be held March 2 in Boulder Creek to honor the life of Victor Joseph Wahl II, 62, who died unexpectedly in San Jose on Jan. 14.
Robert E. Golding, Jr. — January 10, 1947 – September 8, 2012
A celebration of life for Ben Lomond resident Robert “Bob” Golding will be held in Massachusetts next week.
Computer shop opens in Boulder Creek
Tom Dempsey and Vicki Chavez of Boulder Creek met online two years ago.
Missing Korean War hero receives honor, memorial at Felton Cemetery
Nearly sixty-four years after Master Sgt. Donald “Red” Moran was reported missing in action during the Korean War, the Boulder Creek native and Silver Star winner will at last be honored with a memorial at the Felton Cemetery.
Zayante couple’s romantic dinner plans thwarted by crash
As a leukemia survivor who’s aware of his fragile immune system, 53-year-old David Dougherty doesn’t often risk heading out into public with his 50-year-old wife, Rebecca.
Caring for an adult son with autism also makes a carefree night on the town an uncommon occurrence for...
More than 250 articles and a book later, the ‘Valley Doctor’ bids adieu
After 25 years in Scotts Valley urgent care, followed by 12 years as a health columnist at the Press Banner, Dr. Terry Hollenbeck is leaving this publication to focus on his health and family.
The “Valley Doctor” leaves with these words of advice: “Take the...
Scotts Valley graduate receives Teamsters scholarship
Violeta Dauksa of Scotts Valley has been named a recipient of a 2026 scholarship from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund.
Dauksa is a...


















