How to win an election with no voting
The General Election is November 8, but for the elected public officials in four districts, two water districts, one recreation district and two school districts, there will be no votes. All 22 candidates for offices in these districts in Boulder Creek, Scotts Valley, Felton and Ben Lomond were “appointed in lieu of election” this week, because there were no opponents.
Ten candidates file for five open Scotts Valley school board positions
Scotts Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees
Volunteers from mountain fire districts help fight Soberanes fire
Three fire battalions from Scotts Valley, Zayante and Felton fire districts have pitched in, working hundreds of hours in hot, dangerous conditions to help to get the Soberanes fire in the Carmel/Big Sur area under control.
Scotts Valley detectives crack IRS scam case, return money to victim
Scotts Valley detectives working with the Bank of America have solved a notorious fraud scheme and returned $3,000 to the victim.
Steel Bonnet Brewing Co. is new Scotts Valley microbrewery
You have heard about rock superstars and tech giants beginning in garages. Donald and Sue Cramb have their own sudsy version of the legend: beginning their microbrewery in their garage in Boulder Creek.
Three incumbents face two challengers in Scotts Valley City Council race
Two former three-time mayors and one current mayor, with a combined 40 years’ of experience. That’s the task two political newcomers have taken on in this fall’s Scotts Valley City Council elections.
2016 Faves and Raves winners announced in Oct.14 special pullout section
Who are the Press Banner Faves and Raves for 2016? See the Press Banner on Sept. 30!
San Jose visitor falls to his death in Garden of Eden swimming hole
A 23-year-old San Jose man died August 3 at the Garden of Eden swimming hole in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton.
Bus route changes and construction could mean headaches in first month of school in San Lorenzo Valley
San Lorenzo Valley Schools enter a new school year with all recent construction projects completed – a new performing arts center, new library, improvements to its athletic facilities – but the year that begins with “Cougar Day” August 19, followed by the start of classes Aug. 22 will have a few wrinkles.
Cougars top Harbor 6-0 in OT in rematch of 1996 game
Nearly 20 years ago, when San Lorenzo Valley and Harbor High football teams squared off to decide the league championship under the lights at the Harbor field in Santa Cruz, there were cheering fans, missed opportunities, fumbles and lots of rain and mud.
Felton Fire District to review parcel tax proposal at meeting Thursday
Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed...