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The Mountain Gardener: A world of cacti in San Lorenzo Valley

Aptos woman sinks hole-in-one at Valley Gardens

Nature Friendly: Fred McPherson: ‘The river is my teacher’

Talk about money: New life expectancy figures can be misleading

September 18, 2009

You may have noticed the new data recently released from the National Center for Health Statistics that shows U.S. life expectancy is at an all-time high — nearly 78 years.

Nature friendly: Welcoming the autumnal equinox

September 18, 2009

The sun does not rise as high over my redwoods. Deciduous trees — the cottonwoods, the sycamores — are changing into their fall wardrobe of gold and glitter along the San Lorenzo River. The big-leaf maple is dressing for its show-stopping finale. Even the demonic poison oak is turning crimson.

Sports Shorts

September 18, 2009

SV tennis league to kick off

Nature Friendly: Journey to the Forbidden Sandhills

September 11, 2009

If you have seen strange lights coming from the Quail Hollow sandhills at night and wondered if those were UFOs or American Indian camps, it was probably just Dr. Jodi McGraw. Jodi is the diva of the Forbidden Sandhills — “forbidden” because only scientists are allowed in this fragile ecosystem.

Cougars face Hayward after steamrolling Alisal

September 11, 2009

After scoring three rushing touchdowns in the Cougars’ season-opening 34-18 victory over Alisal High School a weekend ago, running back Sean Conner will look to keep chugging against Hayward High School on Friday, Sept. 11.

Sports shorts

September 11, 2009

Fall ball opens in Scotts Valley

Mountain Gardener: A peek into local gardening’s past

September 11, 2009

Editor’s note: This is Part 1 of a two-part series on historical gardening.

Dialogue is healthy

September 11, 2009

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.

Charity becoming more costly

September 11, 2009

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The Mountain Gardener: A world of cacti in San Lorenzo Valley

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Aptos woman sinks hole-in-one at Valley Gardens

Nature Friendly: Fred McPherson: ‘The river is my teacher’

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