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September 7, 2025

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.

New Faces

- Brooklyn Marie Woodward was born at 10:27 p.m. April 8, 2014 to Kathryn Rene Loftus-Funk and Steven Mitchell Woodward of Ben Lomond. She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz.

The Mountain Gardener: Reconnecting with agricultural roots

We humans used to be mostly foragers and obtained our nutrition before the end of the last ice age by being hunter-gatherers.

Letter: Roger Wildey is the smart pick for Sheriff

I am writing in response to the letter supporting Jim Hart. I do not know Jim Hart, nor do I know Roger Wildey.

Future is bright for Cougars, Falcons JV baseball

The Junior Varsity baseball teams for Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley took the field Tuesday as the Cougars defeated the Falcons 6-2. The victory puts the Cougars (7-1) in first place in league while the Falcons (6-2) remain in second place.

Little League roundup

San Lorenzo Valley Little League

Hart steps down as Falcon varsity girls coach

Longtime Scotts Valley High School Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Jim Hart recently announced that he would be stepping down as head coach to focus on his campaign for Santa Cruz County Sheriff.

Editor’s Notebook: Reflecting on 7 years with the Press-Banner

I’m not usually one for nostalgia, but I’ll let myself slip this one time. I will be leaving the Press-Banner for a new job in a few days and I want to share a few memories of the wonderful time I’ve had as an intern, reporter and editor.

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Homeless Point-in-Time Count shows continued progress in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County Housing for Health Partnership (H4HP) has released results of the 2025 Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, demonstrating a significant drop in individuals...