Tag: Santa Cruz Mountains
Finance | Wartime Financial Planning
“We are going to achieve our objectives in a matter of weeks, not months.” —Secretary of State Marco Rubio
History suggests that politicians, seeking victories,...
State Parks plans prescribed burns in Henry Cowell Redwoods sandhills
California State Parks, in partnership with Cal Fire, is planning prescribed burns at the Sandhills area of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park as part...
MCT stages ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ in Ben Lomond
Mountain Community Theater in Ben Lomond has tackled some heavy-hitting pieces of acting in its 40-plus year history: “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,”...
News Briefs | Published May 8, 2026
SLV Water District continues spring main flushing
San Lorenzo Valley Water District is continuing its annual water main flushing program through May 21 to remove...
New tool aims to simplify regional wildfire preparedness
In honor and celebration of Wildfire Preparedness Week (May 3-9), Shawn Gardner and Walt Mullins, co-founders of FireRoofs, want locals to know that a...
Felton pump track project breaks ground after years of joint effort
On April 23, a local man’s dream became a groundbreaking reality thanks to his determination and the support of area agencies focused on the...
Finance | Financial Wisdom for the Ages: Celebrating 50 Press Banner...
“The Unexamined Life is not worth Living.” —Socrates
The Press Banner kindly published articles readily searched at pressbanner.com, which cumulatively give local readers comprehensive financial...
News Briefs | Published April 24, 2026
Civil Grand Jury applications due soon
Santa Cruz County Superior Court is accepting applications for its Civil Grand Jury, a 19-member volunteer panel that reviews...
Big Basin gains 153 acres in first expansion in 15 years
California State Parks and Sempervirens Fund recently announced the permanent addition of the 153-acre NoraBella property to expand Big Basin Redwoods State Park, marking...
News Briefs | Published April 17, 2026
Santa Cruz METRO celebrates Earth Day with free fares
Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) is celebrating Earth Day by offering free fares countywide on...
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...
