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Scotts Valley
January 28, 2026

Musician memorial set for weekend

A group of local musicians will gather for a tribute show and CD release this weekend to celebrate the life of one of their own, San Lorenzo Valley local Ben Laney, who died in June during the production of his final album, “Here in these Hills.”

A voting guide to California state propositions

Nine California state propositions will grace voters’ ballots when they go to vote in the gubernatorial general election Nov. 2. Below, the Press-Banner offers a user manual of sorts to get you started making your choices.

Business Notes

Scotts Valley pastry chef launches business

News briefs

Utility box art completed in Scotts Valley

Pro biker heads to Mexico for big race

Jordan Brandt, a professional dirt bike racer from Boulder Creek, is gearing up to take his craft abroad for the fourth time at the International Six Days Enduro in Mexico, where he will be one of 30 chosen to represent the United States.

Energized at 89

Doris “Hoppy” Barrowclough of Scotts Valley has taken jazzercise fitness classes religiously for 26 years. The self-described fitness fanatic just celebrated her 89th birthday.

Bigfoot research comes to a head

Michael Rugg said that residents of the San Lorenzo Valley share habitat with Bigfoot.

Small fire off Highway 17 contained

A small fire reported at 1:31 p.m. on Sugarloaf Road about 1/4 mile from Highway 17 was contained by 2:15 p.m.

Boulder Creek woman sentenced to three years

Faith Jane McDougal, 57, of Boulder Creek, has been sentenced to three years in prison for trying to conceal her husband’s sexual abuse of her preteen granddaughter.

Trio of local artists to share works during studio tour

Renowned ceramicist Mattie Leeds, 60, might be the best-known artist in Bonny Doon. His enormous pots, which he’s been sculpting for 40 years, are featured in Europe, in the Far East and all around Santa Cruz.

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Scotts Valley declares emergency over sinkhole at key intersection

At a Special Meeting held on Jan. 16 in the middle of the day, Scotts Valley City Council voted unanimously to declare a State...