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January 25, 2026

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.

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.

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.

Boulder Creek man found guilty in dog breeding case

A jury found Boulder Creek’s Robert Brunette guilty on nine counts of animal cruelty and neglect after a weeklong trial that ended Friday, Dec. 11.

Rehab center union, employees picket again

Members of Camp Recovery Center joined local union representatives and a few politicians this week as they marched with picket signs in front of the Scotts Valley drug and alcohol rehabilitation center to protest wages, benefits and working conditions.

Valley People: BC group delivers goodies to seniors

A group led by Boulder Creek’s Arlene LaBorde and Kay Tomagni delivered 182 baskets and shoeboxes full of goodies to residents of the Santa Cruz Skilled Nursing Center in Live Oak last week.

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.

Lightening the load

Buffalo Bills rookie offensive lineman and 2003 San Lorenzo Valley High School graduate Andy Levitre donated $5,000 to San Lorenzo Valley High School to help build stadium lights at the school’s sports complex.

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.

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.

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Scotts Valley declares emergency over sinkhole at key intersection

At a Special Meeting held on Jan. 16 in the middle of the day, Scotts Valley City Council voted unanimously to declare a State...