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November 7, 2025

Test scores at Scotts Valley and SLV top county and state averages

It may be the beginning of the school year, but California schools got their report cards last week, the results of tests given to students in seven grades across the state.

Democrats open first campaign office in Scotts Valley

California election law, Elections Code 334, describes a "nonpartisan office" as an office, except for a voter-nominated office, for which no party may nominate a candidate. Judicial, school, county, and municipal offices are nonpartisan offices.

Press Banner, Chamber of Commerce to sponsor City Council candidate forum Oct. 6

The Press Banner and the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will be joint sponsors of a public forum for Scotts Valley City Council candidates on Oct. 6.

METRO transit restores bus routes for SLV students

Santa Cruz METRO transit has reversed itself and restored two extra morning routes for San Lorenzo Valley students that were to be terminated on Sept.8

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.

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News Briefs | Published Nov. 7, 2025

Holiday Art & Craft Fair returns this Saturday Spring Lakes Park’s third annual Holiday Art & Craft Fair is set for Saturday, Nov. 8, from...