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New Veterans Village sign completed on Veterans Day

November 14, 2025

Santa Cruz County earns Clean California Community designation

Scotts Valley/San Lorenzo Valley Competitive Soccer Club shines at recent tournaments

San Lorenzo Valley Middle School students bring ‘HONK! JR.’ to life

40th annual Mountain Affair raises $28,500 for San Lorenzo Valley families

Scotts Valley family taps into community’s creativity to help carve 200-plus jack-o’-lanterns

November 6, 2025

With their bubbly personalities and bright clothing, you might not immediately peg the Fillhardts as Halloween people. But last month, the residents of Scotts Valley’s...

After decade with Scotts Valley Chamber, Reber takes helm of Valley Churches United

October 31, 2025

After more than a decade of guiding the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce through some of the most challenging years in local history, Executive...

Renegades on a roll after winning youth softball tourney

October 30, 2025

Jeri Kievlan is the founder and head coach of the Santa Cruz Mountains Renegades, a competitive youth fastpitch softball program in Santa Cruz County. The...

Scotts Valley Police urge sober driving this Halloween

October 30, 2025

On Friday, Oct. 31, trick-or-treaters of all ages will be heading out for Halloween fun. To make sure the evening stays safe for everyone...

Scotts Valley gets first look at environmental impact of Town Center project

October 24, 2025

Not since the early-’90s has Scotts Valley been buoyed by so much potential for change, while facing so much risk to the surrounding environment...

Park Hall presents first-ever Monster’s Ball in Ben Lomond

October 23, 2025

Park Hall and KBCZ 89.3 FM invite the community to step into the shadows for the inaugural Monster’s Ball, a Halloween celebration like no...

Scotts Valley police chief announces retirement after 8 years at the helm

October 17, 2025

After two years at Cabrillo College and a couple more at Southern Oregon University, Steve Walpole Jr. embarked on a 30-year career in policing...

Santa Cruz Restaurant Week returns for 17th year

October 17, 2025

Good Times, sister publication of the Press Banner, has announced the 2025 Santa Cruz Restaurant Week—the tastiest week of the year. Over the past decade,...

Santa Cruz County marks fire safety milestone with picnic celebration

October 16, 2025

Fire safety advocates and local leaders recently gathered at Paradise Park to celebrate Santa Cruz County’s milestone of surpassing 100 Firewise USA communities—earning third...

Teen-led poetry returns to Santa Cruz County libraries for 3rd year

October 16, 2025

Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL), in collaboration with Urban Word, Watsonville Public Library, Santa Cruz County Office of Education and Arts Council Santa Cruz...

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New Veterans Village sign completed on Veterans Day

Santa Cruz County earns Clean California Community designation

Scotts Valley/San Lorenzo Valley Competitive Soccer Club shines at recent tournaments

San Lorenzo Valley Middle School students bring ‘HONK! JR.’ to life

40th annual Mountain Affair raises $28,500 for San Lorenzo Valley families

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News Briefs | Published Nov. 14, 2025

County Park Friends launches campaign to support youth recreation

News Briefs | Published Nov. 7, 2025

Town Hall to discuss District 5 roads on Nov. 13 in...

Santa Cruz County unites to combat food insecurity during government shutdown...