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October 11, 2026

Mountain Gardener: Soggy spots can prove a valuable resource

We had enough rain this month to place those soggy areas of the garden you’ve been vowing for years to do something about at the top of the to-do list.

Nature Friendly: Steller’s jay: The noisy sentinel of the forest

“A jay’s gifts and instincts, and feelings, and interests, cover the whole ground. A jay hasn't got any more principle than a Congressman.” — Mark Twain

New Faces

- Serenity Grace Passmore was born to Walter and Sunny Passmore of Brookdale at 5:22 a.m. Aug. 29, 2012. She weighed 9 pounds, 13 ounces at birth at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Santa Clara.

For local climbers, any mountain will do

Felton resident Ric Otte has conquered mountains all around the globe, from 20,320-foot Mount McKinley in Alaska and the 22,841-foot Aconcagua in Argentina to the Himalayas and Pacific Edge Climbing Gym in Santa Cruz

Healthy Living: Fitness or nutrition questions? Ask Julia

While I work with clients, questions often come up — some repeatedly.

The Mountain Gardener: Easy ways to save rainwater, slow runoff

With so much rain this winter, it's easy to forget just how precious water is. But globally, water is the new oil.

New Faces

• Ellie Diane Smith was born at 4:21 a.m. Nov. 22, 2009, to Elizabeth Diane (Fox) and Jason Michael Hammond Smith of Felton. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz.

Datebook

- Submit Datebook items to pbeditor@pressbanner.com 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.

Go World Cup: The stolen trophy and other tales of the World Cup

Plenty of trivia has built up around the World Cup, the premier event in one of the world’s most popular sports. Below are a few choice items.

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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Central Coast Good Fire Fair returns Saturday to Henry Cowell Redwoods...

California State Parks will host the third Central Coast Good Fire Fair and demonstration burn Saturday, Oct. 10, at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. The...