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December 20, 2025

Guest Column | Scotts Valley Turns 57

Scotts Valley became a city 57 years ago on Aug. 2, 1966. Scotts Valley is still a young city and still evolving. The city’s...

Plain Talk About Food | The Secret of Aunt Betty’s ‘Crust Dust’

Summer fruit season is upon us as those beautiful peaches, pears, plums and now apples are showing up at the local farmers markets. Sadly,...

The Mountain Gardener | Be Aware of Native Plants That Are Toxic

August already. Plants are growing like there’s no tomorrow. The hummingbirds are my constant companions in the garden and the resident deer population is...

Letters to the Editor | Published Aug. 11, 2023

Support for school tax comes into question The article in the Aug. 4 Press Banner, with Michael Schulman advocating for more money for teachers (“SVUSD...

Guest Column | Are You One of the Few?

If you, like me, were born between 1930 and 1946 (worldwide), you are one of the rare surviving senior citizens of this special group....

Fitness | Keeping Your Training Routine While Traveling

How many of us have the mindset of keeping our fitness routine while traveling? We pack our fitness clothes with every intention of starting...

The Mountain Gardener | Kids Find Wonder in a Garden

My 4-year-old neighbor, Grace, helps me in my garden. She tells me her favorite activity is transplanting. A pro now at loosening roots, she...

Strictly Business | A Tapestry of Art, Wine & Cheer

Uniting a community in colorful celebration is no small task. It takes a community of hard workers, creative spirits and fun-seeking individuals to weave the...

Plain Talk About Food | Elegant Ladies

In Washington State, fresh Elberta peaches would begin appearing in local markets in September, but in July, in California, we have just begun to...

The Mountain Gardener | Easy Ways to Make Your Garden More Sustainable

Summers are getting hotter and hotter. Our winters are colder. Climate change is affecting our gardens, too. You might be on the right track...

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Felton’s new Ace Hardware to bring jobs and support for residents

When the Rite Aid in Felton went dark in August of this year, it left more than an empty building behind. For many residents,...