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April 5, 2026

Business Notes: Center donates dishes to feed hungry

More than 50 ceramic bowls were trimmed, bisque-fired and glazed at the Mountain Art Center during Ben Lomond’s annual Ceram-A-Rama event in September.

Colter White’s hearing set for this Wednesday

The fight to free Boulder Creek’s Colter White from incarceration has intensified this week as his pending hearing date nears.

Chamber announces community awards

The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will recognize the contributions of several community members at a gala evening next month, A Toast to Scotts Valley. The night will feature food, awards presentations, entertainment and live and silent auctions.

Twenty years later: Valley Churches United remembers the quake

It was 5:04 p.m. Oct. 17, 1989, when the Loma Prieta earthquake shook Santa Cruz County to its core. For 15 seconds, the world shook as cupboards opened, chimneys fell, shelves full of groceries toppled, bridges groaned and cracked and the earth split.

Bank phone scam continues

The prolific phishing scam that hit the San Lorenzo Valley at the start of the month took a short break and then started up again Wednesday, Oct. 14, according to bank officials.

News Briefs: Halloween helpers needed

Halloween helpers needed

Graham Hill Road flips two

Two accidents took place on Graham Hill Road near Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton today.

Storm hits Santa Cruz County

The Press-Banner will continue to update incidents in the North end of the county as they are reported to the local emergency dispatch centers.

Batten down the hatches

Dig out those rain boots and slickers - the first storm of the season is expected early this week.

Teacher gets supply surprise

Bonny Doon Elementary School kindergarten teacher Judy Kele was surprised with a box full of electronics and school supplies this week during an assembly at the school, thanks to a nationwide contest.

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Cal Fire firefighter looks at pile burn area

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

Scott Weese, a division chief with Cal Fire CZU, spends plenty of time pouring over forest-fuel-environment maps and briefing safety crews on weather conditions. The...