PG&E Agrees To Remove Tree Trunks Left During CZU Fires
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is moving into the next phase of wildfire clean-up efforts—clearing out thick tree trunks it chopped down previously.
According to Santa Cruz County’s Office of Response, Recovery & Resilience, the electricity provider is taking action in the wake of a...
Unique house overlooking Scotts Valley hits the market
A home shaped like a rocket ship and perched on top of a hill overlooking Scotts Valley is up for sale.
Farmers market set to close for season
The Felton Farmers Market's final open day of the year is Tuesday, Oct. 27.
Flu shots available around the area
Crisp autumn nights are quickly becoming the norm in Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley, and as winter approaches, the flu bug is bound to strike.
Budget deal will likely spare state parks
Legislative leaders came to an agreement with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to close the $26 billion budget deficit in California on July 20.
Half-acre in Zayante burns as fire season heats up
The evening of Friday, June 21 saw 11 fire engines from four different agencies converge on the 9000 block of Zayante Drive in Felton to combat a half-acre blaze that spread across three properties.
Nonprofit launches teen art program
There’s a brown portable classroom that sits on the San Lorenzo Valley High School campus between the elementary school parking lot and the gym.
Small Businesses “Pivoting”: Aunt LaLi’s Mobile Cafe
For many years, Aunt LaLi’s Mobile Café has been an integral part of Arcangeli’s birthday parties. While a cog was recently thrown into the party wheel, the family knew they simply they could not break from tradition for Bobby’s thirteenth birthday this year. Drive by birthday’s are becoming the new norm, so it was quickly decided for Aunt LaLi to head the parade and provide socially distanced ice cream to all of the participants. The party was a “so heartwarming and a big success,” and the Press Banner wishes Bobby a very happy birthday!
Thomas Michael Hudson Sept. 17, 1947 — May 24, 2011
Services will be later this month for Thomas Michael Hudson, who died May 24 at his home in Felton at the age of 63.
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...