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‘Newsies’ hawk riveting storyline at The Landing in Scotts Valley
The “I want” song in “Newsies”—where the protagonist expresses what they’re after—is called “Santa Fe,” and in it, Jack Kelly sings about his desire...
Local author chronicles ancestor’s gold rush grit
What images come to mind when thinking of Ireland? No doubt looming castles, dark Guinness, the Cliffs of Moher and the capital of Dublin....
San Lorenzo Valley Museum revisits area’s resort era in new exhibition
San Lorenzo Valley Museum is a destination for those who are interested in the progression of the San Lorenzo Valley from vacation spot to...
Rutherford named as Scotts Valley’s next police chief
City of Scotts Valley has selected Jayson Rutherford as its next chief of police, promoting a 28-year veteran who has spent his entire law...
TherapyWorks | Relationships & Mental Health: Why Connection Matters
When we think about mental health, we often picture stress, anxiety, burnout or life transitions. But one of the most powerful influences on our...
Fest within a fest: 4th annual Scotts Valley Hitchcock Festival to...
A 48-hour film competition begins tonight, helping kick off this year’s Scotts Valley Hitchcock Festival.
Entry costs $10 per team, though it’s free for local...
News Briefs | Published Feb. 20, 2026
Applications open for Youth Poet Laureate
Santa Cruz Public Libraries, in collaboration with Urban Word, the Santa Cruz County Office of Education, the Rotary Club...
Santa Cruz Burger Week plates up for 9th sizzling year
Santa Cruz Restaurant Week and Good Times, sister publication of the Press Banner, have announced the ninth annual Santa Cruz Burger Week: 12 days...
Santa Cruz Public Libraries receives $20K gift from Carnegie Corporation
Santa Cruz Public Libraries has received a $20,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York, the foundation established by Andrew Carnegie.
The award is part...
Scotts Valley School Bell | Schools Focus on Growth, Wellness and...
I hope you all have been enjoying the warm weather—it’s hard to believe it’s the middle of winter. There’s a lot to cover this...
Road project on Highway 9 in Felton continues next week
A project to construct sidewalks, curb ramps, driveways and retaining walls on Highway 9 between Graham Hill Road and the San Lorenzo Valley schools...
