46.9 F
Scotts Valley
February 13, 2026

The Mountain Gardener: Fire and renewal

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

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

Several Developments In The Fifth District

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

The Benefits Of Short Training Sessions

How many of us are short on time, but still want to get our training in. We don’t necessarily need to spend an hour...

SOCIAL MEDIA

2,479FansLike
643FollowersFollow
762FollowersFollow
speed limit sign post on a roadside close up

Caltrans sets lower speed limits along Highway 9

Caltrans will lower speed limits on several segments of Highway 9 in Santa Cruz County following a recent engineering and traffic survey of an...