Cases of sexual misconduct still plague San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District
Just as the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District sorted out one inappropriate-behavior situation, another materialized.
Trustees had voted to let teacher Eric Kahl resign, at their Sept. 14, 2021, board meeting, after learning he’d subjected female students to unwelcome sexual advances (in exchange, Kahl...
Press Banner wins two CNPA awards
The Press Banner won two Advertising Excellence wards at the annual Better Newspapers Contest 2016, in ceremonies May 18 at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, for two special sections published in the newspaper in 2016.
Dispatch Log (August 8, 2015)
Santa Cruz County Sherriff’s Office August 03 10:22 p.m.: A suspect was arrested driving while intoxicated on Jonathon Way in Scotts Valley. July 317:55 p.m.: A suspect was arrested for contempt and disorderly conduct on the 9700 block of East Zayante Road in Felton. July 303:25 a.m.: A suspect was arrested for probation violation, possession of unlawful paraphernalia, possession of stolen property, and possession of a controlled substance on Mount Hermon Rd. in Scotts Valley. July 309:36 p.m.: A suspect was arrested for violation of parole in Ben Lomond.
2014 Holiday Guide: Agape Dance Studio presents free performances of ‘The Nutcracker’
For the first time in three years, Agape Dance Academy will be giving a pair of free performances of the beloved holiday classic, “The Nutcracker.”
Interim Zayante Fire Chief Hopes to Improve Station
Interim Zayante Fire Chief Dan Walters is a likable guy. Sitting across from him on a picnic table outside of the Zayante Fire Station, Walters is easy-going and full of pride: not for himself, but for the men and women who voluntarily serve the...
Michael Ray Clark: Feb. 14, 2013 — April 19, 2013
A celebration of life for Felton resident Michael Ray Clark, 50, will be Saturday, May 4, in Scotts Valley. He died in an accident April 19.
Bay Area health officers support state’s ruling on masks
The June 15 reopening date set by California Gov. Gavin Newsom will now mark another pandemic milestone: the day many Californians can go without masks in most settings.
California’s Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly on Monday told reporters the state will continue...
Felton man arrested for possession of cocaine, meth for sale
Sheriff’s deputies have arrested the owner of a scrutinized Felton Empire Road home for allegedly being under the influence of a narcotic and for possession of narcotics for sale.
SLV water manager joins the fray
When Brian Lee was hired in January 2015 as manager of the San Lorenzo Valley Water District, his new bosses included three newly elected directors. The district was off to a fresh start, after a controversial rate increase, an unflattering Grand Jury report and the firing of its district manager.
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...