Plain Talk About Food | Avocados and Now Tomatoes from Mexico
Last week I was hosting a “thank you” luncheon for six of my wonderful friends—friends who support me in all my “crazy” endeavors that I get myself into and could not complete successfully without these women.
I decided on a Caesar salad with grilled shrimp...
Ground rules for Oct.6 forum
The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Press Banner are co-sponsoring two candidate forums, one for the City Council, on Oct. 6, and one for the school district Board of Trustees, on Oct. 18..
Guest Column | The ‘Why’ Behind Measure W for a New Fire Station
This month, the voters of the Scotts Valley Fire District will be asked whether to invest $22.2 million into a new fire station and multipurpose administration/disaster support building to improve community safety. The District currently operates out of two fire stations: the 22-year-old Glenwood...
Colly Gruczelak says Thank You
I am writing this letter to give our personal thank you to each and every one who prayed for us and gave us your thoughts, sent cards and flowers and whatever else you could have possibly done to help us through the two months of hospital stay and this last month of home recuperation we have endured.
About that Highway 236 closure
The California Department of Transportation has received many inquiries regarding the emergency repair project on Highway 236-Big Basin Way requiring a full road closure for three to four weeks beginning Monday, June 22.
News Briefs | Published Aug. 29, 2025
Supervisor Martinez to speak to North County Dems
Fifth District Supervisor Monica Martinez will be the guest speaker for the Democratic Club of North Santa...