Tag: community
Scotts Valley continues to grapple with state housing challenges
As Scotts Valley tried to convince the State Department of Housing and Community Development that it’s up to the task of planning for more...
Plain Talk About Food | Happiness is Prime Rib of Beef
“Laughter is brightest where food is best.” —Irish Proverb
I love cooking for people, especially when the guests are people I have never met, or...
Scotts Valley gears up for 2nd annual Alfred Hitchcock Festival
Did you know that Scotts Valley is the home to an annual festival that honors the memory of the iconic director Alfred Hitchcock? Alfred...
TherapyWorks | 6 Types of Self-Care to Help Reduce Stress
While it might sound selfish or impossible to make time for self-care during stressful times of your life, self-care is crucial to keep you...
News Briefs | Published March 1, 2024
Celebrate laughter at comedy show Friday night
A very special evening of comedy is set for Friday, March 1, at 7:30pm at the Scotts Valley...
Letters to the Editor | Published March 1, 2024
Let’s work together to make a better world
In the Jan. 5, 2024, Banner, I was sad to read Wes Modes of Felton saying, “Let’s...
San Lorenzo Valley High School presents ‘Beauty and the Beast’
The Theater Department at San Lorenzo Valley High School is bringing a Disney favorite to the stage in March, and they’re excited to have...
Community rallies to save beloved Felton Mercantile
Hundreds more people signed their names this week to a petition to save a woman-owned storefront in downtown Felton that showcases the wares of...
Roommates recall Boulder Creek man killed by fallen trees as quiet...
In the months Roy Windom IV spent living in the same Boulder Creek house as Robert Brainard III, the man who was killed when...
Plain Talk About Food | Attitude Adjustment
“Attitude is the ‘little’ thing that makes a big difference.” —Winston Churchill
Each morning, I swing my legs over the side of my bed, slide...
News Briefs | Published Nov. 14, 2025
County hosts forums to shape future behavioral health services
Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health Services is hosting community forums to help shape the County’s First...
