Umbrella bandit nabbed by deputies
The man who authorities say robbed the Liberty Bank, 6230 Highway in Felton last Tuesday didn’t get far.
Apply now for money for wood stove conversions
Homeowners in the San Lorenzo Valley can apply to save $1,000 or more for replacing old wood stoves or fireplaces with a stove fueled by natural gas, propane or pellets.
PG&E Responds to Outages
The San Lorenzo Valley has been plagued with power outages for as long as the area has had electricity.
Strong winds, downed trees and mudslides have taken out power time and again, and residents of the area recognize that living beneath the redwoods has its...
Mount Hermon prepares with disaster drill
In preparation for the next major storm or earthquake to hit the area, Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center initiated a camp-wide disaster drill last week to practice implementing its disaster plan.
Lawrence Michael ‘Larry’ O’Bannon: June 7, 1956 — Jan. 5, 2013
Larry O’Bannon of Boulder Creek died Jan. 5 following a long illness.
Man killed in SV tree-cutting accident
A 70-year-old man died last week after a fallen tree he was cutting rolled onto his body and pinned him.
Beer festival draws 1,000 hops lovers
The first Santa Cruz Hop ’N’ Barley Festival proved to be a success, drawing a crowd of more than 1,000 people who wanted to taste the wide array of beers on tap.
Calling all Christmas letters
Readers in Scotts Valley, Bonny Doon and the San Lorenzo Valley are invited to send in their letters to Santa for publication in the Press-Banner. Letters should be less than 150 words long and must include the writer’s name, age and city or town. The deadline is Dec. 11.
School board reaches out to Scotts Valley for ideas
Scotts Valley Unified School District trustees has reached out to the community for solutions to a projected two-year, $2 million deficit as discussion about a potential parcel tax to bridge the funding gap begins to heat up.
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...