Margaret Mary ‘Peg’ Thompson
Margaret Mary (Falco) Thompson, founder of the historical Tree Circus amusement park, died Dec. 14 at her Bean Creek home in Scotts Valley. She was 86.
News Briefs: Elementary school sells historical calendars
Elementary school sells historical calendars
Police still looking for second culprit in Felton stabbing
Sheriff’s deputies continue their search for a second attacker in a double stabbing at Felton Covered Bridge Park this month that left two men severely injured after a drug deal gone bad.
County gets a deal on new Bonny Doon fire engine
Santa Cruz County supervisors have authorized the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection in Santa Cruz County to purchase a new Type 1 fire engine that will be stationed at the McDermott Station in Bonny Doon.
Comedy show makes its way to Felton
The Planet Cruz Comedy Hour with Richard Stockton will perform its act at Don Quixote’s in two weeks, with a special twist for the local crowd.
Winter festival smiles
The annual Winter Festival at San Lorenzo Valley Middle School raised $1,600 for Valley Churches United Missions on Friday, Dec. 18.
Felton stabbing investigation continues
A suspect in the double stabbing at Felton Covered Bridge Park pleaded not guilty in court this week, even as police continue their search for a second attacker.
News Briefs
Mountain Community Theater needs a stage manager for its production of “The Fantasticks” that opens Jan. 22 at Park Hall in Ben Lomond.
Newspaper office sets holiday hours
The Press-Banner office will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 24 and 25, and Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 to observe the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
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...