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October 10, 2026

Nature Friendly: The Olympia watershed: A forbidden sand hills journey

“I wandered lonely as a cloud

A 12-step program for Sacramento

After the overwhelming defeat of the ill-conceived budget-balancing propositions in the May 19 election, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state lawmakers seem finally to be aware that half-baked measures aren’t the answer.

Club Roundup

Club roundup

Let’s Go Fishin’: Salmon surviving in warm ocean and river waters

With many opposing obstacles — including warm ocean water, lack of rain, and low river flows — the return of chinook salmon looks promising.

Letter: A silly mistake

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Around town: Tuesday morning bocce

The Tuesday morning Scotts Valley Senior Center Bocce League was in full swing this morning.

The Mountain Gardener: Dreaming of summer roses

I'm daydreaming about the flowers of spring and summer. What could be more impressive than a big, fragrant, jewel-toned rose? There are some great new ones out this year that I have my eye on. Maybe you have room for one more.

DATEBOOK: Oct. 9 to Nov. 6

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. Check out www.pressbanner.com to submit your own listings that will appear in our online Datebook.

Chamber announces community awards

The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will recognize the contributions of several community members at a gala evening next month, A Toast to Scotts Valley. The night will feature food, awards presentations, entertainment and live and silent auctions.

Landauer falls in state wrestling

San Lorenzo Valley High senior Ben Landauer went 1-2 overall and was eliminated in the first round during his appearance at the California Interscholastic Federation wrestling championship Friday, March 2.

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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...