66.4 F
Scotts Valley
March 23, 2026

Memorial Day Weekend Festivities for the family

Sunny skies and mildly warm temperatures are expected for Memorial Day weekend in Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley.

News Briefs

Meeting set for wildfire protection plan

Press-Banner office closed Fridays

The Press-Banner will close its office in Scotts Valley for business on Fridays, effective immediately, as the newspaper takes steps to weather the recession.

School district reduces developer impact fees

The fees that developers have to pay Scotts Valley Unified School District are being cut almost in half, but not because Mayor Randy Johnson protested them publicly last December.

Water board says increase necessary to avoid bankruptcy

Lompico County Water District board member Lois Henry says the district’s proposed rate increase is necessary to avoid bankruptcy.

SV lands $2.1 million from county lawsuit

Scotts Valley has won $2.1 million in a court case challenging Santa Cruz County’s practice of deducting redevelopment taxes from the city’s share of property tax revenues.

Wine to flow in Boulder Creek

The venerable Boulder Creek Art, Wine and Music Festival will mark its 20th year this weekend, with 20,000 visitors expected to wander Highway 9 and adjoining downtown side streets.

Stupid is as stupid does

Ben Lomond’s own rock band, My Stupid Brother, might be on its way to stardom.

SOCIAL MEDIA

2,479FansLike
664FollowersFollow
762FollowersFollow
News Briefs

News Briefs | Published March 20, 2026

Top Dog Film Festival returns to Santa Cruz The beloved Top Dog Film Festival is back for another season, showcasing a new line-up of short...