Reva Ruth Slaughter June 6, 1919 — Feb. 5, 2012
A private memorial will be held for Reva R. Slaughter, who died at her home in Scotts Valley in the company of her immediate family. She was 92.
Covered bridge roof to be replaced via federal grant
Felton’s most famous local landmark will soon receive a new hat. The Federal Highway Administration has granted Caltrans $248,238 to replace the entire roof of the 140-foot covered bridge that crosses the San Lorenzo River.
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.
School Mask Mandates to End After March 11
Students throughout Santa Cruz County will no longer be required to wear masks while at school after March 11.
The announcement, signed by the County’s 11 school superintendents, came Monday after California Gov. Gavin Newsom, along with Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and Washington Gov. Jay...
The wine lover: Making sense of wine judging
The point system used in wine judging is often viewed with a sense of suspicion and ambiguity. Are the points that are awarded legitimate, and should we care? Many people see a 92 or 93 from Robert Parker or the Wine Spectator and immediately think the wine must be high end. Typically, this is a fair assumption, but just because a wine receives a high rating doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s the right wine for you.
Business Notes: BC businesses to meet for annual get-together
The annual Boulder Creek Business Association meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Feb. 17 at Liberty Bank, 13233 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek.
Stupid is as stupid does
Ben Lomond’s own rock band, My Stupid Brother, might be on its way to stardom.
Ribbon-cutting marks milestone in Scotts Valley’s post-pandemic recovery
The evening sun shone golden on a jovial outdoor gathering at Kings Village Shopping Center on June 24, as the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce declared the city open for business.
The symbolic gesture, representing progress made by the U.S. government in rolling vaccines out...
School districts rally around Simitian bill
The Scotts Valley Unified School District is one of the latest California school systems to voice support for legislation that would make it easier for communities to enact parcel taxes for schools.
$7M boost ignites forest resilience in Santa Cruz Mountains
Resource Conservation District (RCD) of Santa Cruz County has secured a $7 million Forest Health Grant from Cal Fire to implement an ambitious, regionally...