Tag: community
New Scottish Festival comes to Ben Lomond on Saturday
On Saturday, Oct. 4, the redwoods of Ben Lomond will ring with the sound of bagpipes as the community comes together for the town’s...
Roaring Camp debuts first-ever lighted redwoods night walk
A first-ever lighted stroll beneath giant old-growth redwoods is now on the list of things to do at Roaring Camp in the Santa Cruz...
Letter to the Editor | Published Sept. 26, 2025
Felton Fire District’s Parcel Fee a Mystery
This is a response to the Sept. 19 Press Banner article, “Felton Fire District Faces Concerns Over Parcel...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 26, 2025
Music at Skypark wraps up 16th season this Sunday
The free outdoor Music at Skypark concert series concludes its 16th season this Sunday, Sept. 28,...
Scotts Valley vice mayor bows out for move to Texas
For the first time in years, Scotts Valley City Council no longer has two members with last names that are just a letter apart.
Mayor...
Felton Fire District faces concerns over parcel tax proposal
Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) has been in the news of late due to the calamitous nature of its board and leadership, and the...
Scotts Valley first responders attend ‘Cookies for Courage’
Scotts Valley officers and firefighters attended Holy Cross School’s “Cookies for Courage” event honoring first responders in Santa Cruz County on Sept. 11.
The annual...
Guest Viewpoint | Building the Future Together: Thank You Scotts Valley...
Last November, the Scotts Valley community came together in an extraordinary way to support our schools by passing Measure O, an $85 million bond...
San Lorenzo Valley Museum exhibit reflects on romanticized past
San Lorenzo Valley Museum presents “Telling Stories of Mexican California: Real Life & Myth Making,” opening Sept. 21 at its Faye G. Belardi Memorial...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 19, 2025
Upcoming events at Highlands Park Senior Center announced
Ben Lomond’s Highlands Park Senior & Community Center will host several upcoming events aimed at engaging local...
Scotts Valley Council clears surplus land step for Town Center project
Scotts Valley City Council’s Jan. 21 meeting made some serious progress on the Town Center development—essentially doing some of the housekeeping items needed to...
