Students let creativity flow at authors fair
In the book “6 Days of Waiting,” fourth-grader Celeste Charlet writes about a puppy so perfect, her heart dances at the sight of it.
BC Couple pleads guilty in molestation case
A Boulder Creek couple arrested on charges connected to the molestation of a child in their care pleaded guilty in court this week.
Beer fest on tap
With more than 40 beers on tap from 20 different brewers, the first Santa Cruz Hop n’ Barley Festival promises to score with lager lovers of all kinds.
Publisher files for reorganization
Tracy Press Inc., publisher of the Tracy Press and the Scotts Valley/San Lorenzo Valley Press-Banner, has filed for Chapter 11 reorganization in order to stabilize its financial condition while continuing operations.
West Nile virus found in birds in Mount Hermon, at Summit
Two dead birds that appear to have died from exposure to the West Nile virus were found in Mount Hermon and the Summit area of Santa Cruz County at the end of June.
Fabulous, old-fashioned Fourth
Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley celebrated the nation's birthday with patriotic parades and festivities.
Dog owners give park a facelift
A group of 20 dog owners and their families gathered at the Scotts Valley Dog Park last week to mend fences, pull weeds and generally spruce up Scotts Valley’s 1.2-acre haven for dogs.
Relay For Life just around the corner
Residents dined in their pajamas as they sipped P.J. punch Monday, June 28, at Maya Restaurant in Scotts Valley — all under the auspices of raising money for the American Cancer Society.
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...