Tag: Scotts Valley
Strictly Business | Using AI Without Losing Your Human Magic
To my business readership and leadership audience: as AI platforms boost efficiency, how do we ensure we maintain authentic, human-centered leadership rather than becoming...
Rutherford named as Scotts Valley’s next police chief
City of Scotts Valley has selected Jayson Rutherford as its next chief of police, promoting a 28-year veteran who has spent his entire law...
TherapyWorks | Relationships & Mental Health: Why Connection Matters
When we think about mental health, we often picture stress, anxiety, burnout or life transitions. But one of the most powerful influences on our...
Fest within a fest: 4th annual Scotts Valley Hitchcock Festival to...
A 48-hour film competition begins tonight, helping kick off this year’s Scotts Valley Hitchcock Festival.
Entry costs $10 per team, though it’s free for local...
News Briefs | Published Feb. 20, 2026
Applications open for Youth Poet Laureate
Santa Cruz Public Libraries, in collaboration with Urban Word, the Santa Cruz County Office of Education, the Rotary Club...
Santa Cruz Burger Week plates up for 9th sizzling year
Santa Cruz Restaurant Week and Good Times, sister publication of the Press Banner, have announced the ninth annual Santa Cruz Burger Week: 12 days...
Fitness | Posture Correction with Core Strength
How is your posture and how do you know if you have good or poor posture? To test your posture, you can simply check...
Guest Viewpoint | Fifth District Focus Enters Second Year
I ran to represent the Fifth District, and that means making sure our mountain communities are heard and that county decisions reflect the realities...
Scotts Valley School Bell | Schools Focus on Growth, Wellness and...
I hope you all have been enjoying the warm weather—it’s hard to believe it’s the middle of winter. There’s a lot to cover this...
Octogenarian proves age has no limit when setting new records
About 10 years ago, Philip Crawford, then 70, was part of a powerlifting team at the Scotts Valley Gym called the Baby Boomers.
In January,...
News Briefs | Published March 20, 2026
Top Dog Film Festival returns to Santa Cruz
The beloved Top Dog Film Festival is back for another season, showcasing a new line-up of short...
