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December 23, 2025

The Mountain Gardener | Living with Houseplants

I’m embarrassed to confess that I don’t always take my own advice. Take my houseplants, for instance. Decades of research have shown that houseplants...

Fitness | How to Self-Care This Year

What is self-care and how many of us incorporate self-care in our lives? Self-care means a conscious act you take in order to promote...

Guest Column | A Dog Named Hula

Hula, Rosie Chalmer’s dog, a breed of dogs known as Louisiana’s Hunting dogs, Catahoula, came into my life six months after I lost my...

Letters to the Editor | Published Jan. 19, 2024

Grateful for coverage of local officers In recent weeks the Press Banner has written several articles regarding our local law enforcement. When I see headlines...

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...

Guest Viewpoint | Water — So Taken for Granted, So Misunderstood

“Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink.” Samuel Taylor Coleridge penned these words in the “Rime of the Ancient Mariner.” He referred to...

Finance | Home Finance for San Lorenzo and Scotts Valleys Today

Homeowners may gloat at long-term home price growth, but others struggle to enjoy the blessings of mountain home ownership. Redfin states: “In November 2023,...

Letter to the Editor | Published Jan. 12, 2024

Law enforcement officers are nothing short of amazing In response to Mr. Wes Modes’ letter (“Small Victory for Justice and Equality for All,” Jan. 5),...

Plain Talk About Food | If Only…

How many times have I uttered the words “if only” during my lifetime. I had been shopping at Safeway last week for a 10-pound pork...

The Mountain Gardener | What’s New in the Garden for 2024

Gardening trends come and go. Who doesn’t love to read garden magazines with all those beautiful photographs during the winter and dream about your...

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San Lorenzo Valley Water District extends deadline for committee applications

San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) is inviting local residents to join its standing committees, with the deadline for applications now extended to Jan....