Meet the Candidates: Lompico Water District
As part of the Press-Banner's election coverage, each candidate running for local office in the Nov. 4 election will be highlighted. This week's focus will be on the race for the Lompico Water District Board of Directors.
Margot A. Sekkel Sept. 28, 1918 — May 23, 2011
Former Felton resident Margot A. Sekkel died May 23 in Capitola at the age of 92 with her family and friends by her side.
Local celebrity, production company to air new reality show
TuffCubby Entertainment, a Scotts Valley-based television production company has partnered with Authentic Entertainment — the people behind “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” and “Ace of Cakes” — to bring to National Geographic Television “Family Beef,” a reality show based around the lives of western Virginia farmer “Big Tom” Buchanan and his family.
Hammer-Marcum award honorees announced
Talitha (Tai) Stills and husband and wife duo Jeri Green Oneto and Bruce Oneto will be honored for their longtime volunteer service with 2013 Hammer-Marcum Awards.
Rainwater harvesting systems may be future of water usage
Faced with looming statewide droughts due to lack of significant rainfall, some Santa Cruz County residents, water districts, and nonprofit organizations are turning to rainwater harvesting as a means of maximizing the uses of what little rain actually has come through.
News Briefs | Published Aug. 29, 2025
Supervisor Martinez to speak to North County Dems
Fifth District Supervisor Monica Martinez will be the guest speaker for the Democratic Club of North Santa...