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October 9, 2026

SLVWD rates will increase Aug. 20

San Lorenzo Valley Water District customers can expect their monthly bills to increase thanks to the recently adopted CZU wildfire recovery surcharge.  Beginning on Aug. 20, customers will see an increase of approximately $10 per billing cycle for the next five years. Director Bob Fultz was...

Valley Churches United Gift Shop Moves Outdoors

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As the holiday season approaches, San Lorenzo Valley residents begin to make their lists, clip their Safeway coupons and prepare their pantries for the weeks ahead. Lynn Robinson’s team at Valley Churches United (VCU) in Ben Lomond have also been ramping up in preparation...

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Birdtalker Comes to Felton Music Hall Nov. 5

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The lead singers of the band Birdtalker are eager to chat about their latest record, even if they’re in the most indie-band-inspired place ever.  “Right now, we’re in the parking lot of an auto parts store in Boulder, Colorado,” said Zack Green, who founded the...

Press-Banner welcomes new reporter

On Monday, July 28, the Press-Banner welcomed reporter Patricia Sousa as the newest member of the publication's news staff.

San Lorenzo Valley Water District fixes underground leaks

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District announced that through its Leak Detection Program, the District has repaired dozens of leaks on its underground water mains, estimated to save millions of gallons of water annually.

Jack Anthony Elzer: June 14, 1934 to Aug. 13, 2013

A memorial and celebration of life will be held next Saturday for Jack Anthony Elzer who died peacefully at home in Scotts Valley surrounded by his family.

Health officials urge residents to seek flu vaccinations early

While the spotlight of the world has been firmly fixed upon the Ebola epidemic, here in Santa Cruz County, health officials are girding for the beginning of flu season.

Expect 30-minute delays on Highway 236 next week

Caltrans announced today that one-way traffic control with flaggers will be in place on Highway 236 in Boulder Creek two miles north of Highway 9 to Jameson Creek Road early next week.

Business Notes

Bob Lang has been appointed the director of systems engineering for Scotts Valley-based IDE Corp.

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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Central Coast Good Fire Fair returns Saturday to Henry Cowell Redwoods...

California State Parks will host the third Central Coast Good Fire Fair and demonstration burn Saturday, Oct. 10, at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. The...