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October 5, 2025

Mission accomplished for Stone

Santa Cruz County Supervisor Mark Stone completed his swim across the English Channel on his first attempt, taking a reported 13 hours, seven minutes to cross the salty body of water.

Nine healthy things to think about

It’s easy to gain weight by sitting on the couch and watching TV while eating frozen pizza and potato chips. But it’s even easier to maintain a healthy lifestyle by taking a few simple steps to help keep the doctor away.

Why, where to get a real workout

Why work out? There may be nobody better to ask than bodybuilder Dave Draper, whose killer biceps have earned him the titles of Mr. America, Mr. World and Mr. Universe.

Press-Banner sports editor named editor

Peter Burke, the Press-Banner’s sports editor and general assignment reporter, will become editor effective Monday, July 20.

Thomas chugs into Roaring Camp

Thomas the Tank Engine, the storybook locomotive from the imaginary island of Sodor, will visit Roaring Camp Railroads starting Friday, July 24, to give train rides to fans of his long-running PBS series, “Thomas and Friends.”

Sessions warehouse waves goodbye

For weeks, paper signs posted in store windows, on telephone poles and on bus stops in Scotts Valley have announced the final warehouse sale for Sessions, the internationally recognized snowboard, skateboard and surf apparel company.

Finding America: Zook back from road trip

It took 59 days and nearly 8,000 miles, but Jim Zook has returned to Boulder Creek unscathed from his trek across the United States.

Dispatch Log

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Accident causes rush-hour geyser in SV

Emergency crews closed Mount Hermon Road in Scotts Valley in both directions for more than an hour during rush hour on Thursday, July 16 after an accident caused a 30 foot water geyser and a temporary power outage.

LAFCo to consider district oversight

The countywide Local Agency Formation Commission will consider limited oversight of Santa Cruz County’s special districts to ensure public access to their governing documents, as recommended two weeks ago by the county civil grand jury.

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Greg Wimp

Sandwich shop owner appointed to Scotts Valley Council

As Greg Wimp, the owner of multiple area Togo’s sandwich shop locations, stepped up Oct. 1 to address Scotts Valley City Council about why...