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April 5, 2026

News Briefs

Highway 9 soon to be opened

Renting 101: Know your rights

Knowing basic tenant rights is a necessity for both renters and landlords. The Press-Banner has put together some information compiled from the California Department of Consumer Affairs so valley residents can know what to expect when renting a house or apartment.

Teens plead guilty in gun burglary

Two young men accused of stealing guns from a Scotts Valley home in May have pleaded guilty to first-degree residential burglary and will be sentenced to up to 365 days in county jail.

Body found in SC Mountains identified

The remains of a Mexican national found in the Santa Cruz Mountains six months ago were identified using DNA from relatives.

Valley to host candidate forum

Candidates for the Cabrillo College Governing Board and the Santa Cruz County Board of Education will meet in a candidate forum in the San Lorenzo Valley.

Keep warm in winter with the right firewood

Many in the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley rely on wood-burning stoves and fireplaces to heat their homes through the cold, damp winter months in Santa Cruz County.

‘Into the Woods’ opens in SV

Starting next weekend, Scotts Valley Performing Arts is showing one of the most popular musicals in the Broadway repertoire, “Into the Woods.”

Business Notes

Money manager ranks near top

Smart Meter questions answered tonight

Smart Meter questions answered

Scotts Valley 4-H Club invites new members

The Scotts Valley 4-H Club is a great youth development organization offering opportunities beyond animal care. 4-H offers a gender- and age-integrated environment for youth to learn a variety of skills based on their interests and to learn about citizenship and community service, leadership and public speaking.

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Cal Fire firefighter looks at pile burn area

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

Scott Weese, a division chief with Cal Fire CZU, spends plenty of time pouring over forest-fuel-environment maps and briefing safety crews on weather conditions. The...