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October 21, 2026

SLV cross country: It runs in the family

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Letter: A stellar Fourth

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Thieves steal newspaper vending machine

Someone, probably two people, stole the large, white metal Press Banner vending machine from the mini-mart on Graham Hill Road last weekend, Aug. 19-20.

Downtown Streets Team joins efforts for cleaner roads in Boulder Creek

Downtown Streets Team
Twice each year, in spring and fall, residents of Boulder Creek head downtown to participate in the Town Sweep. Weeds are pulled, sidewalks are swept and the stretch of Highway 9 that turns into Central Avenue is perfectly polished by the end of the...

A Chance to Exhale: County Summer Camps

Childcare has proven a vital resource these past few months.  It’s also been constantly evolving with health mandates, forcing parents into difficult decisions and some services to close entirely.  The eternal favorite summer childcare, camp, which is generally bountiful in our beautiful valleys, has become a scarce commodity. As summer wears on, summer camps have finally stabilized their protocols and found a small patch of certainty.  I checked up on several camps to learn more about their struggles and accomplishments throughout this strange summer.

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New Company for 3 D printer enthusiasts

Santa Cruz Mountains Classic Car Show continues disaster recovery efforts

Elwin Haddix is 80 years old and “still ridin’” his 1997 Harley Heritage Springer. He’d been planning a three-day, 1,000-mile trip for nine people. “We used to do more, but we’re getting old,” he said. But first, he had to make a stop at the Santa...

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The wine lover: Estate wines the pick of Santa Cruz region

Some of the best wines the Santa Cruz region has to offer are estate wines.

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Scotts Valley police receive $25K traffic safety grant

Scotts Valley Police Department has received a $25,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support programs promoting bicycle and pedestrian safety. The...