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The Mountain Gardener | All About Ceanothus

June 5, 2026

Plain Talk About Food | It’s Giving ‘Mmm, Mmm Good’

Finance | Social Security in Your Financial Plan

The Mountain Gardener | Butterflies Galore

Strictly Business | Behind the Scenes of Saving Animals

The Mountain Gardener | What Can Your Soil Do For You?

May 15, 2026

“The soil is made of butterfly wings, dinosaur teeth, pumpkin seeds, lizard skins and fallen leaves. Put your hands in the soil and touch...

Scotts Valley School Bell | Turning the Pages

May 14, 2026

May is an exciting and busy time for your Scotts Valley schools. Middle and high school students are reviewing what they’ve learned this year...

Finance | Wartime Financial Planning

May 14, 2026

“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,...

The Mountain Gardener | Dogwoods in the Garden

May 7, 2026

I don’t know if I like the pink ones or the white ones best. A flowering dogwood in any shade is stunning. My friend...

Mayor’s Message | Sinkhole Repair Uncovers Hidden History Beneath Scotts Valley Roadway

May 1, 2026

January’s storms hit Scotts Valley hard when at approximately 5 p.m. on Jan. 5, Scotts Valley Water District staff detected an abnormal system condition...

The Mountain Gardener | How to Live in Peace with a Wisteria

April 30, 2026

Wisteria are one of those vines that you either long for or lament ever having planted. They are all fragrant with a delicious sweet...

Finance | Financial Wisdom for the Ages: Celebrating 50 Press Banner Articles

April 30, 2026

“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...

The Mountain Gardener | Integrated Pest Management in the Garden

April 24, 2026

I go out into my little garden and look around daily to enjoy the early spring bloomers. But what’s this? Some of the hellebores...

Strictly Business | Discover Where Your Best Health is Hiding

April 24, 2026

When we see people smile, we can often sense their health and happiness. Meet Rebecca Hazelton, founder, author, nutritionist and holistic health coach. Rebecca offers...

TherapyWorks | Spring Cleaning for Your Mental Health

April 23, 2026

As the seasons shift and the days get longer, many of us feel the pull to open the windows, clear out the clutter and...

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The Mountain Gardener | All About Ceanothus

Plain Talk About Food | It’s Giving ‘Mmm, Mmm Good’

Finance | Social Security in Your Financial Plan

The Mountain Gardener | Butterflies Galore

Strictly Business | Behind the Scenes of Saving Animals

SOCIAL MEDIA

Summer of soccer kicks off in Santa Cruz County

News Briefs | Published June 5, 2026

Emergency utility repairs continue on Highway 9 in Felton

News Briefs | Published May 28, 2026

Highway 9 one-way reversing traffic control continues during week of May...