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August 29, 2026

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.

Private testing is only way to see if well water is safe to drink

In the San Lorenzo Valley there are many homes that rely on their water from wells on their property.  But is there any government agency that regularly inspects private wells? 

Sight- and hearing-impaired Athlete swims two miles around Santa Cruz wharf

As the fog lifted early Sunday morning, swimmers gathered at Cowell's Beach for the 2016 Cruise-Cruz.

Community pitches in to help Trout Farm owners

The community fundraising event at Joe’s Bar in Boulder Creek on July 27 raised more than $4,300 to help the family that operated the Trout Farm Inn destroyed by fire June 5, according to organizers.

New city manager sets priorities

 Jenny Haruyama, Scotts Valley’s new city manager who began work July 18, moved her family to the city last weekend.

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News Briefs | Published Aug. 28, 2026

North County Dems host endorsement forum The Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County will hold an endorsement forum for local candidates and ballot measures...