County offers path to compliance for non-permitted structures
With a goal of reducing the number of unpermitted structures in the region, Santa Cruz County planning officials have introduced the Legalization Assistance Permit Program, a program that allows property owners to work with the county to legalize unpermitted structures, remodels, and alterations without fear of fines or legal action.
Valley Neighbors: Director continues Valley Churches’ mission
Linda Lovelace, operations director for Valley Churches United Missions, learned all about giving at an early age. Her parents had a big influence on her, especially her dad. Helping others was their way of life, whether it was taking home someone who needed a place to stay or giving them a Christmas tree and food for the holidays.
Talk about money: Savings accounts don’t necessarily pay off
Once upon a time, honest, hardworking Americans who didn’t want to gamble with their money could put it in savings or money market accounts and collect a decent amount of interest. When they retired, the interest helped them pay their bills.
How Do Scotts Valley Youth Feel About Coronavirus?
Since Scotts Valley High School closed on March 16th, teachers and students have begun Distance Learning, an online school schedule designed to keep curriculum moving. As COVID-19 continues to spread, worry, confusion, and staying inside make focusing on school work more difficult.
San Lorenzo Valley Water District Proposes Rate Increase
The San Lorenzo Valley Water District announced it is notifying customers of a proposed Drought Recovery and Water Capital Surcharge to make up a drought-caused revenue shortfall that impacts capital improvement projects already underway.
Poetry in motion
The following are three of the winning poems from the 2011 Verses in the Valley contest put on by the Scotts Valley Arts Commission. The winners were honored at a recent Scotts Valley City Council meeting, and the first-place poem from each division will be published in the Press-Banner over the next several editions.
Nature Friendly: From hardscrabble quarry to carpet of flowers
“I love to see the changes of the seasons at the Randall Morgan Preserve,” said Tanya Baxter, Land Steward for the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County, which owns the 189-acre parcel between Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley.
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...