Roads in county are among worst in the state
Local roads in Santa Cruz County are among the worst in the entire state, according to a state report released this week.
SLV water manager joins the fray
When Brian Lee was hired in January 2015 as manager of the San Lorenzo Valley Water District, his new bosses included three newly elected directors. The district was off to a fresh start, after a controversial rate increase, an unflattering Grand Jury report and the firing of its district manager.
Off Hours: Privacy protection not easy to come by in digital world
I had to call on my friend, Dave The Destroyer, the other day. In spite of up-to-date antivirus protection for my computer, a Trojan horse slipped through.
Bethany men win in double overtime
The Bethany University men’s basketball team defeated Menlo College, 101-100, last week in a double-overtime thriller.
Editorial: Hinde for county school seat
The Press-Banner endorses Aaron Hinde for the Santa Cruz County Board of Education, Area 1.
Teen Time: Is Scotts Valley really drug free?
This week is Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon posters are hung throughout our town saying that Scotts Valley is drug free. Is it really, though?
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...