Scotts Valley candidates make final pitches to voters
Unlike some of its neighbor municipalities on the Silicon Valley side of the hill, like Monte Sereno and Los Gatos—which canceled their council elections when no more hopefuls put their name in the ring than the number of seats available—Scotts Valley has seen an...
DDI engineers inspire next generation at Scotts Valley High School event
Digital Dynamics Inc. (DDI) hosted an “Introduction to Software Engineering” session at Scotts Valley High School (SVHS) last week. Collaborating with the SVHS Coding Club and advanced math students was a “fantastic experience for all involved,” according to DDI.
“At DDI, we are deeply committed...
News Briefs | Published Oct. 18, 2024
Donation drive benefits SLVHS Grad Night
San Lorenzo Valley High School’s Class of 2025 Grad Night is hosting a donation drive on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20, from 9am-3pm at the SLVHS parking lot.
Residents can bring donation items and help raise money to support a...
Candidates take center stage in San Lorenzo Valley Water District Board race
With the November election just weeks away, residents are facing an onslaught of information regarding candidates and ballot measures. Previously, the Press Banner focused on the two county supervisor candidates for District 5, Christopher Bradford and Monica Martinez. This week we take a dive...
Scotts Valley tells developer to improve office-storage facility proposal
A developer that wants to build a combination storage-and-office building at 125 Bethany Dr. at the northern end of Scotts Valley has a little more work to do to get the project over the finish line.
The proposal faced significant opposition from neighbors during the...
Santa Cruz County’s 5th District supervisor race heats up
Every two years, Santa Cruz County residents are inundated with requests to vote on measures, propositions and local candidate races. Quadrennially, those attempts to garner votes seem to increase in propensity and quantity, with some local intersections plastered with so many signs that they...
Scotts Valley leaders discuss strategic goals, future plans at annual address
Personnel from various agencies within Scotts Valley gathered Sept. 19 at the city’s Performing Arts Center to hear the annual “State of the City” address.
Hosted by the Scotts Valley Senior Life Association (SVSLA) and presided over by SVSLA President David Hodgin, attendees were treated...
News Briefs | Published Oct. 4, 2024
Celebrate fall at Roaring Camp’s Harvest Fair on Oct. 5-6
Join Roaring Camp Railroads as it welcomes the fall season with its annual Harvest Fair this weekend, Oct. 5-6.
Visitors can enjoy a scenic steam train ride through majestic redwood forests to Bear Mountain. Each child...
San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley school districts are back into the swing of things
Local school districts have been working this semester to encourage good student attendance habits while also promoting positive mental health initiatives and other unique activities.
In his Sept. 4 report to the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees, Superintendent Chris Schiermeyer noted...
Scotts Valley to decide future of Bethany Drive office complex
On Oct. 2, Scotts Valley City Council is set to consider the future of an office building at the northern end of Scotts Valley that a developer wants to turn into a combination office-and-storage building.
After failing to win over the majority of Planning Commissioners...
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground reopening delayed
California State Parks has announced the delayed reopening of the seasonal campground at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, now scheduled for Aug. 1, instead...
