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July 8, 2025

The Mountain Gardener | Watering Tips for Hot Weather

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After a lovely, mild spring, summer weather arrived with a vengeance. My poor plants were thinking they lived in England and then were rudely awakened and reminded that they actually live inland and away from the influence of the cool coast. My watering schedule...

Guest Column | Walking Together: Damians Ladder, Moose Lodge 545 and Valley Churches Unite to Support Seniors in Need

It has proven itself true—that one alone is on a walk, but two together are going somewhere—and our nonprofit, Damians Ladder, has shown this to be a perfect example of “partnering,” going somewhere together. As a small child, my aunt and uncle would take me...

Walker beware — Debbie Benham

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Commentary: The forgotten soldiers

“I wish we didn’t have to do this,” said our deacon, Jim Lieb, not for the first time.

Editor’s notebook: How a guy can stay interested

Oh, the Internet is a wonderful thing.

The Mountain Gardener | Flowers Adapt to a Changing Climate

On this rainy day, I’m picturing my garden and deck this summer filled with colorful flowers. The bumblebees will be happy, the hummingbirds will be happy, I'll be happy. Or will I?  I recently read about a study in France that suggests that humans are...

Editorial: Hinde for county school seat

The Press-Banner endorses Aaron Hinde for the Santa Cruz County Board of Education, Area 1.

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News Briefs | Published July 4, 2025

Tree removal leads to temporary closure on Big Basin Highway Caltrans will temporarily close a section of southbound Highway 236 (Big Basin Highway) left on...