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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...
Felton Fire hosts free Touch-a-Truck event Sunday
School is back in session, but if parents are looking for another fun and educational way for kids to connect with their hometown heroes,...
Felton Fire District to review parcel tax proposal at meeting Thursday
Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed...
Scotts Valley native serves with next generation of naval aviation warfighters
Ensign Heather Patterson, a native of Scotts Valley, is serving in the U.S. Navy amongst sailors, Marines and guardsmen at Naval Aviation Schools Command...
Homeless Point-in-Time Count shows continued progress in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Housing for Health Partnership (H4HP) has released results of the 2025 Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, demonstrating a significant drop in individuals...
Santa Cruz County Fair returns with free transit, new attractions
Santa Cruz County Fair is set to take place from Sept. 10-14 at the fairgrounds in Watsonville, bringing a week full of entertainment, community...
Letters to the Editor | Published Sept. 5, 2025
Ranch manager should never work with animals again
Regarding the Los Gatos ranch manager charged with animal cruelty (in Aug. 15 Press Banner), I say,...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 5, 2025
Santa Cruz County readies for 48th Annual Apple Pie Contest
Santa Cruz County is gearing up for its 48th Annual Apple Pie Baking Contest, set...
Apple-A-Day celebration returns Sept. 9 at Felton Farmers’ Market
Felton Farmers’ Market hosts the Apple-A-Day Festival on Tuesday, Sept. 9, a celebration honoring the apple.
This event has become a beloved tradition over the...
Scotts Valley police offer tips for Pedestrian Safety Month in September
September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California, and the Scotts Valley Police Department is reminding drivers to slow down and be alert for people...
Johnson wins dismissal of attempted human trafficking charges, DA refiles
He was the sort of guy who could paint a sandwich board with a creative flair. He went by the moniker “Oakengard” and was...
