Cougars top Christopher in the water
The San Lorenzo Valley High boys water polo team came away with a hard-fought victory over Christopher High School in Monterey Bay Pacific League action on Tuesday, Sept. 24.
Off Hours: Go forth on two wheels
You can hear them on any road throughout the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley area, but if you live near Highway 9 or Highway 35, you know with certainty that a spring-like day will bring out the motorcycles in droves.
Getting bugged at the library
Local youngsters learn about bugs during Ben Lomond Library's Story Hour this week.
Lessons to be learned from living with animals
Mark Twain said, “Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.”
Dialogue is healthy
Editor’s note: The following is a response, as seen on www.pressbanner.com, from columnist William Brigham to the commentary by Scotts Valley Unified School District Superintendent Susan Silver.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...













