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May 18, 2026

How plants survive through the heat

What happens to a plant when the thermometer tops 100 degrees? Planning for more hot weather this summer is a requirement for a successful...

Sutter must revisit its decision

When I first read that big changes were coming to Sutter Health, I initially thought that bigger and better things were in store for...

Everyone has a right to their opinion

In his letter published in the Press Banner on July 16, Mr. Gelblum expressed an opinion, taking me to task, that board members must...

Getting out of your comfort zone

Let’s get out of our comfort zone when training. Many of us associate training as a chore or we need motivation to workout. Many...

Letters to the Editor, July 16

Vote against the SLVWD increase I support my San Lorenzo Valley Water District but cannot in good conscience support the proposed surcharge. It is not...

We need fiscal restraint

I’m a member of the San Lorenzo Valley Water District Board of Directors, but am speaking only for myself on this topic. Today, I’m...

Improving your garden in a few easy steps

By this time of the year, you probably have planted some new perennials for color in your garden. But if you look around and...

SLVWD customers, make sure to cast your vote

I’m a member of the San Lorenzo Valley Water District Board of Directors, but am speaking only for myself on this topic.   By now, I...

Eggplant parmesan, please

Eggplant, that beautiful egg-shaped, purple and glossy fruit we order in a restaurant under the name of Eggplant Parmesan, so often comes to us...

Summer pruning for beauty & health

Everything in the garden is full and lush in June. Your Japanese maple might be getting a little too full for your taste-outgrowing its...

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Johnson wins dismissal of attempted human trafficking charges, DA refiles

He was the sort of guy who could paint a sandwich board with a creative flair. He went by the moniker “Oakengard” and was...