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The Press Banner reports on the formation of a new S.H.I.E.L.D. subcommittee addressing immigration impacts.

Volunteers prepare piles for burning at Big Basin Redwoods State Park as California State Parks conduct fuel reduction efforts in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Happy Thanksgiving! Sending warm wishes for a day filled with joy, gratitude, and sweet moments. Take time today to appreciate all the blessings in your life. Enjoy the holiday! 🥧

Gary Peter Curto

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Emergency responders from Scotts Valley joined the Santa Cruz Fire Department, the US Coast Guard, Santa Cruz Police, Harbor Patrol, Central Fire and others in responding to the call, which came in at 9:44am, and presented some unique challenges, given the conditions...

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Santa Cruz Wharf incident: 1 person dead, dog sent for emergency care - Press Banner | Scotts Valley, CA An adult victim was pulled from a van that broke through guardrails along the Santa Cruz Wharf and plunged into 30-foot-deep ocean water Sunday morning. The person was pronounced dead at the hospital, and a dog found by the submerged vehicle was taken to an animal care facility for treatment, author...

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Today, Phil Bogner, 76—who resides within the closure area—decided to head into town.

“I just left Lockhart Gulch to get some parts at the auto store,” he said. “Now they won’t let me back.”

So, ditched his vehicle and began making his way through the highlands towards his wife, with his 7-year-old maltipoo Tobey for a traveling companion.

“I’ve got a bad foot,” he remarked. “I’m not supposed to be walking.”

Wildfire between Felton and Scotts Valley quelled - Press Banner | Scotts Valley, CA A wildfire that broke out between Felton and Scotts Valley midday Friday was quickly contained at 2.3 acres, as firefighters sought to quell flames in a community where memories of the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire—that torched 900+ homes nearby—are all too fresh. Cal Fire’s Glenwood Crew 3 ...

We've updated our story with additional eyewitness testimony:

“When it got past the Starbucks, it turned. It was coming at us.”

Several people injured in reported tornado - Press Banner | Scotts Valley, CA At least 4-5 people were injured in a what witnesses described as a tornado in downtown Scotts Valley this afternoon, according to fire officials. Cpt. Dennis Petteys, of the Scotts Valley Fire Protection District said around 15-20 cars were damaged, though he added he couldn’t say if afternoon ex...

Chris Wakeland was the McDonald’s store manager on duty as the funnel cloud appeared in Scotts Valley this afternoon.

“I saw trees flying through the air…not just little ones,” he said, adding the ground began shaking. “It looked like it was probably circling around our store.”

Several people injured in reported tornado - Press Banner | Scotts Valley, CA At least 4-5 people were injured in a what witnesses described as a tornado in downtown Scotts Valley this afternoon, according to fire officials. Cpt. Dennis Petteys, of the Scotts Valley Fire Protection District said around 15-20 cars were damaged, though he added he couldn’t say if afternoon ex...