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May 23, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Santa Cruz policies not to blame for homeless issues

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

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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.

Parmenter leaves SLV baseball in good hands

In 11 years as head baseball coach at San Lorenzo Valley High, Ross Parmenter has spent every spring pushing to rebuild the emphasis on baseball the school. What was once a mighty program for the Cougars had tapered off since he left the area.

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.

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.

Letters & Shout-outs

Shout-out: Siskiyou communities commend Falcons football team’s relief efforts

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