Nature Friendly: Journey to the Forbidden Sandhills
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.
Mountain Gardener saves plants, one garden at a time
Time flies when you’re having a good time, and that’s exactly how I feel writing my 200th column for the Press-Banner.
San Lorenzo Valley Cougars will face Alisal in opening season gridiron contest
The San Lorenzo Valley High football team will look for an opening-season win as the Cougars host Alisal High this weekend.
Cougar boys run for league title; Falcons close behind
Despite heat in the mid- to upper-90s as summer winds down, the high school cross country teams in the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley have a plentiful crop of runners out for the 2009 season. Both teams have about 50 members, and each has aspirations of running in the state championship meet in late fall.
Scotts Valley Falcons down in Texas after scrimmage win at jamboree
The Scotts Valley High varsity football team will play Alice High School in Texas, Friday, Sept. 4, fresh off winning the annual Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League jamboree at Cabrillo College.
Wildfire between Felton and Scotts Valley quelled
A wildfire that broke out between Felton and Scotts Valley midday Friday was quickly contained at 2.3 acres, as firefighters sought to quell flames...
