Datebook
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Slideshow: Up against the wall
Skaters say they find the relatively quiet John O’Keefe Skate Park in Ben Lomond to be a big hit this summer.
The Mountain Gardener: A world of cacti in San Lorenzo Valley
There are species of cactus that grow all over North and South America and have been naturalized in Africa, Asia and Australia.
In the spotlight: John Swedlund
I caught up with longtime valley resident John Swedlund, the San Lorenzo Valley High School shot-put record-holder and the co-owner of Scotts Valley Fitness Club.
The problem with S.T.A.R. testing
Editor's note: Below is the full version of a commentary that was published in the May 6 Press-Banner. The version below has not been edited for length or style.
Datebook
- Submit Datebook items to [email protected] or drop off press releases or photos at 5215 Scotts Valley Drive, Ste. F, Scotts Valley 95066. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Entries are subject to editing, and publication is not guaranteed.
News Briefs | Published Aug. 29, 2025
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