Nature friendly: Pogonip is the crown jewel of the Santa Cruz greenbelt
A piercing raptor’s cry comes out of the sky and disrupts the peace along Spring Trail in Pogonip. Peter Scott calls out, “Red-shouldered hawk!”
Editor’s Notes: Raving about the Faves
In this issue of the Press-Banner, you will find the third annual Valley Faves and Raves special section.
Of mice and (young) men
Recent research, based on both animal and human studies, has provided us with a greater understanding of the dangers of nicotine, as well as the increased risk faced by adolescents who use psychoactive substances.
Give kids a reason to feel gardening
With students going back to school, my thoughts turn to young people and how to pique their interest in the plant world. Many schools have life lab gardens, and families growing vegetables and fruit trees have a head start.
SLV boys come up short against Santa Cruz soccer
The San Lorenzo Valley High boys soccer team fell to Santa Cruz High, 2-1, in a tight, physically played game at home this week.
Commentary: Setting the record straight on Town Center acquisitions
In his latest letter attacking the city and its progress on the Town Center project, Frank Kertai said Scotts Valley paid “recklessly” high prices for the key Town Center parcels it purchased with Scotts Valley Redevelopment Agency money — funds that cannot be used for any general fund expenses. In particular, he attacked the city’s recent decision by an unanimous vote to buy the critical land owned by Suburban Propane and finally relocate their propane tanks away from Mt. Hermon Road.
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...