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Mayor’s Message | End of an Era & New Beginnings for Scotts Valley

November 7, 2025

Finance | Cost Cutting for Affordable Obamacare

Plain Talk About Food | A Bushel and a Peck

The Mountain Gardener | Japanese Maples Shine Bright in the Fall

Strictly Business | When Sound Becomes Medicine: A Journey Into Sound & Soul

Finding color in shady gardens

June 3, 2022

Recently I spent some time in a friend’s garden in Bonny Doon. This spectacular garden was included on Valley Church’s Garden Tour several years...

The Mountain Gardener: Fire and renewal

May 31, 2022

I regularly visit my burned parcel in Bonny Doon to monitor the progress of the redwoods and understory plants. It will take 30-50 years...

All about salmon

May 25, 2022

Are you ready for some plain talk? “The time will soon be here when my grandchild will long for the cry of a loon, the flash...

Several Developments In The Fifth District

May 6, 2022

The month of May has gotten off to a great start with exciting developments throughout the Fifth District. Last week, I was pleased to join...

Mother’s Love and Whispers from the Past

May 6, 2022

It was one of those almost too bright sunny mornings. You know the kind: Where you have to stop and wait until your eyes...

Live Music, Get Full of It

May 6, 2022

As the pandemic wanes, we are moving, going outdoors, connecting and mingling with others because hope is in the air. We are getting full...

What is all the buzz about?

April 1, 2022

I recently asked a colleague who lives in the San Lorenzo Valley if they’ve heard of any positive business experiences lately? “Haven’t you heard the...

The Mystery Behind Panko

March 25, 2022

While waiting at a stoplight on Glen Arbor Road in Ben Lomond I glanced over at the long row of lovely golden yellow daffodils...

All About Onions

March 11, 2022

I spent the last week in Palm Springs visiting friends, friends who no longer spend much time in their kitchen. Consequently, I was subjected...

Tell Us Who Is The Best of The Best

March 4, 2022

Since launching Faves & Raves in 2007, the Press Banner has sought to highlight the best establishments in Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo...

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Mayor’s Message | End of an Era & New Beginnings for Scotts Valley

Finance | Cost Cutting for Affordable Obamacare

Plain Talk About Food | A Bushel and a Peck

The Mountain Gardener | Japanese Maples Shine Bright in the Fall

Strictly Business | When Sound Becomes Medicine: A Journey Into Sound & Soul

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News Briefs | Published Nov. 7, 2025

Town Hall to discuss District 5 roads on Nov. 13 in...

Santa Cruz County unites to combat food insecurity during government shutdown...

News Briefs | Published Oct. 31, 2025

Starbucks workers rally for unionization in Scotts Valley