Tag: community
Saloon Room erupts with hardcore punk volcano
A slate of bands brought hardcore and punk energy to the Saloon Room at the storied Brookdale Lodge last Friday.
Despite the growling vocals, thrashing...
Plain Talk About Food | The Secret of Aunt Betty’s ‘Crust...
Summer fruit season is upon us as those beautiful peaches, pears, plums and now apples are showing up at the local farmers markets. Sadly,...
Redwood Rx: State Parks offer prescription for wellness and education
On Monday morning, as I wound my way up Highway 9 from Santa Cruz to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Ralph Nader was discussing—on...
Scotts Valley Fire District to absorb Branciforte’s fire service
Santa Cruz County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) approved the merger of the fire departments that serve Scotts Valley and Branciforte on Aug. 2.
Scotts...
News Briefs | Published Aug. 11, 2023
Police participate in ‘Operation Safe Passage’
Scotts Valley Police Department will be participating in “Operation Safe Passage” starting Aug. 10 through Aug. 25. The goal...
Letters to the Editor | Published Aug. 11, 2023
Support for school tax comes into question
The article in the Aug. 4 Press Banner, with Michael Schulman advocating for more money for teachers (“SVUSD...
Guest Column | Are You One of the Few?
If you, like me, were born between 1930 and 1946 (worldwide), you are one of the rare surviving senior citizens of this special group....
Iconic ice cream, food truck businesses change hands
LaLi Kates, founder of both Food Trucks A Go Go and Aunt LaLi’s Treats, a leader in the food truck industry, has announced the...
Scotts Valley Unified School District places parcel tax on October ballot
Just one person showed up to the meeting the Scotts Valley Unified School District held to discuss whether or not to put a tax...
Community meeting to discuss proposed Felton pump track
Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship (SCMTS) and the Santa Cruz County Parks Department are seeking community input on a multi-use pump track at Felton’s...
News Briefs | Published Aug. 28, 2026
North County Dems host endorsement forum
The Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County will hold an endorsement forum for local candidates and ballot measures...
