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February 16, 2026

The Mountain Gardener | Watering the Right Way

Think like a plant. The weather might be cool one day, really hot the next day. And your plants are growing like mad in...

Finance | Commodities Investing in Uncertain Times

“Gold is the money of kings, silver is the money of gentlemen, barter is the money of peasants—but debt is the money of slaves.”...

Letters to the Editor | Published June 6, 2025

Residents call for new restaurants Thank you to Terry Monohan for writing a long overdue letter (“Restaurants Missing in Scotts Valley,” May 23) addressing the...

TherapyWorks | 5 Simple Ways to Boost Mental Health

Taking care of your mental health doesn’t have to be complicated or time consuming. Small, simple actions that turn into habits can make a...

The Mountain Gardener | Grow Flowers for Year-Round Bouquets

Want to be able to walk outside and pick some flowers to take to a friend’s house or bring inside to enjoy yourself? Not...

Opinion: Felton Fire Back in the Hot Seat

In 2024, the Press Banner ran a series of articles and opinion pieces highlighting the difficulties that the Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) was...

Strictly Business | Firespark: A Path to Regenerative Health

In the movie “Avatar,” a powerful phrase echoes—“I see you.” It’s more than a greeting; it’s a recognition of the soul. And as the...

Plain Talk About Food | Memorial Day and Memories

“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss you’ll land among the stars.” —Norman Vincent Peale Whether you are going to be cooking for a...

Fitness | Functional Fitness for a Longer Life

What is functional fitness? Functional fitness is a way of exercising that mimics real life movements, in addition to offering numerous benefits for daily...

Mayor’s Message | Hope for the Future — and a Budget to Match

As I drove down Scotts Valley Drive last week, I smiled seeing all the happy faces of graduating high school seniors on banners lining...

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News Briefs | Published Feb. 13, 2026

Omega Nu awards $16K in grants to local public schools Omega Nu of Santa Cruz has awarded $16,000 in grants to public school teachers through...