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September 13, 2025

Commentary: Trees need care at Felton Covered Bridge Park

Several weeks ago, a group of concerned citizens met at the Felton Historic Covered Bridge Park with renowned horticultural consultant Barrie Coate, who was hired in 1992 by Santa Cruz County to provide a report on the then-existing trees in the newly purchased park site in Felton.

Open letter to Jack Dilles from 1440 Foundation

An open letter to Jack Dilles from the 1440 Foundation.

The Mountain Gardener | Fun Garden Decor for Halloween This Season

If I were looking for cool Halloween decorations or inspiration for breathtaking combinations of plants that shout “Fall is here,” I couldn’t have gone to a better place than Scarborough Gardens, the Scotts Valley nursery extraordinaire. Every vignette of plants along with the Halloween...

Editor’s Notebook: Reflecting on 7 years with the Press-Banner

I’m not usually one for nostalgia, but I’ll let myself slip this one time. I will be leaving the Press-Banner for a new job in a few days and I want to share a few memories of the wonderful time I’ve had as an intern, reporter and editor.

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News Briefs

News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025

Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...