Health and Fitness: Race into shape
One way to get in shape during the summer is to train for a race. Santa Cruz County has a wealth of options during the summer and early fall. The past several years have seen an increase in the popularity of triathlons and endurance races all across the state, and our area is prime location for these types of races.
Don Higgins celebration of life Sunday
A celebration of life will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, in Scotts Valley to remember former Ben Lomond resident Don Higgins. The celebration and barbecue will be at the Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley. Mr. Higgins was born Aug. 3, 1943, and died Aug. 14, 2012. A full obituary was published in the Aug. 23 edition of the Press-Banner.
SV schools, police take high-tech safety approach
In an effort to promote the safety and security of the students of Scotts Valley’s schools, the Scotts Valley City Council — absent councilmembers Dene Bustichi and Stephany Aguilar — voted unanimously Wednesday night to approve a one-year trial run with Silicon Valley-based Resiligence Inc. for the TipNow service.
House burns in Boulder Creek
Highway 9 has been re-opened as of 4:45 p.m.. However, traffic is still very slow in the area
News Briefs | Published June 12, 2026
Motorcyclist killed in Highway 9 crash
A 30-year-old Martinez man died Sunday after his motorcycle crashed along Highway 9 north of Boulder Creek, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at about 12:40pm on June 7 on northbound State Route 9 south of State...
County encouraging homeowners to build backyard units
The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has published an online, comprehensive guide to the planning regulations, permit fees, estimated building costs and financing of accessory dwelling units (ADU’s), also known as granny flats, in-law units or “Tiny Homes”, for the unincorporated areas of the county.
Business Notes: Spa offers pampering for four survivors
Monet Salon and Spa will sponsor a Spa Day for four breast cancer survivors. Residents are invited to write an essay to nominate a breast cancer survivor to receive a facial massage, manicure, pedicure, hairstyling and makeup.
Woman survives car’s 100-foot tumble
A 24-year-old woman in a Ford Taurus drove off the edge of Bean Creek Road in Scotts Valley and tumbled down an embankment more than 100 feet to the forest floor Wednesday afternoon, March 17, sustaining only minor injuries.
Central Coast Good Fire Fair returns Saturday to Henry Cowell Redwoods...
California State Parks will host the third Central Coast Good Fire Fair and demonstration burn Saturday, Oct. 10, at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
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