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November 21, 2025

Commentary: Communication needed to ensure respect, safety

I am a San Lorenzo Valley resident. I’ve lived in Santa Cruz County for 18 years and have always felt safe here. Safe as a woman, as a Jew and as a lesbian, as well as safe in general.

A Holiday Cheer

Advent

Off Hours: Privacy protection not easy to come by in digital world

I had to call on my friend, Dave The Destroyer, the other day. In spite of up-to-date antivirus protection for my computer, a Trojan horse slipped through.

Sports Shorts: Two Cougars players earn all-tourney honors

Two Cougars players earn all-tourney honors

Falcons on winning track despite injury

Even with star guard Alex Price knocked out for the season with a knee injury, the Scotts Valley High varsity girls basketball team just keeps winning.

Letter: Gripes and perceptions

EDITOR,

Editorial: Drug deal, stabbing raise concerns

An early-December stabbing of two men under the covered bridge in Felton has cast an ugly shadow on the Christmas season in the San Lorenzo Valley.

Valley People: BC group delivers goodies to seniors

A group led by Boulder Creek’s Arlene LaBorde and Kay Tomagni delivered 182 baskets and shoeboxes full of goodies to residents of the Santa Cruz Skilled Nursing Center in Live Oak last week.

Dear Santa…

The Press Banner invited local residents to share their letters to Santa. Here is a sampling.

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