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News Briefs | Published Oct. 30, 2026

October 30, 2026

Hearing for convicted rapist Michael Cheek postponed until January

Three candidates vie for two Scotts Valley council seats

Felton Fire candidates outline priorities for new funding

Scotts Valley police urge parents to discuss teen driver safety

Press-Banner office closed Fridays

May 21, 2009

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

May 21, 2009

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

May 21, 2009

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

May 21, 2009

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

May 21, 2009

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.

May 21, 2009

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

May 21, 2009

HeartMath CEO Bruce Cryer has heard from top executives around the world that their employees are feeling stressed. Whether it’s a 401k, a mortgage or simply concern over employment status and health, employees are continually burdened by what life is throwing at them.

Court-appointed attorney back on Brunette’s case

May 21, 2009

Defense attorney Mark Garver has been reassigned to defend accused dog abuser Robert Brunette seven months after Brunette fired Garver in an effort to represent himself.

Dispatch Log

May 21, 2009

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

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News Briefs | Published Oct. 30, 2026

Hearing for convicted rapist Michael Cheek postponed until January

Three candidates vie for two Scotts Valley council seats

Felton Fire candidates outline priorities for new funding

Scotts Valley police urge parents to discuss teen driver safety

Press-Banner office closed Fridays

School district reduces developer impact fees

Water board says increase necessary to avoid bankruptcy

SV lands $2.1 million from county lawsuit

Wine to flow in Boulder Creek

Students travel on two wheels

Stupid is as stupid does

Local firm tackles day-to-day stress

Court-appointed attorney back on Brunette’s case

Dispatch Log

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News Briefs | Published Oct. 30, 2026

Hearing for convicted rapist Michael Cheek postponed until January

Three candidates vie for two Scotts Valley council seats

Felton Fire candidates outline priorities for new funding

Scotts Valley police urge parents to discuss teen driver safety