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November 15, 2026

Commentary: Is drinking on campus really worse than vandalism and theft?

I was recently told a story about a high school junior who was caught drinking at the school during the Scotts Valley High homecoming game and is now suspended from participating in sports, as well as other school activities, until the season is over.

Editor’s Notebook: A partnership in news

When the Press-Banner arrives in your mailbox each week, you probably read it cover to cover. When you do, you might find that your neighbors’ son or daughter recently graduated from high school with a scholarship, or completed military basic training.

War is not fun and games

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Plain Talk About Food | A Fresh Beginning

Dungeness crab cakes
Opening the door of my refrigerator to pull out ingredients for a new recipe I am trying or walking the path in my garden checking the progress of a newly planted flower gives me great joy. A new leaf or flower bud makes me...

TherapyWorks | The Power of Forgiveness and Its Impact on Mental Health

Practicing forgiveness can have powerful health benefits. Forgiveness is associated with lower levels of depression and anxiety, higher self-esteem, and greater life satisfaction. Understanding the power of forgiveness and its impact on mental well-being can help inspire you to forgive people in your life...

56 years of community journalism in the Twin Valleys

The Highlander, formerly the Ben Lomond Courier, had stopped publishing. It was 1960, and the rainy season had begun in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Valley businesses such as Roy’s Market and Johnnie’s Super had no way to advertise their holiday specials. Schools had no place to list their holiday concerts. There were no other media.

Letters & Shout-outs

Letter: Prather, Hammer, and Ratcliffe slate needed for SLVWD’s future

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Boulder Creek gains federal Opportunity Zone status

Boulder Creek has received a federal Opportunity Zone designation, opening new opportunities to attract private investment, support local businesses and strengthen the community’s long-term...