Editor’s notebook: Superbowl or bust
I was in Denver, Colo. last week and Bronco fever has swept the city. The Peyton Manning-led Broncos have the most prolific offense in NFL history and Bronco fans are optimistic that a Superbowl trophy is in reach after winning the AFC West and grabbing a first round bye.
It’s Your Money: Investing well means knowing when to take a swing
In baseball, a batter can wait for his pitch before taking a swing. But if he waits too long and lets three strikes go by without swinging, he’ll be called out on strikes.
Datebook
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Scotts Valley power lifter sets national records
Fifteen-year-old Christian Rebottaro, a Scotts Valley resident, recently set California and National records at his first powerlifting competition, the Raw Collegiate Nationals at San Jose State.
Doctors are fathers, too
Happy Father’s Day to my late grandfather, Norman Hollenbeck, M.D., and my father, Stanley Hollenbeck, M.D. You both were the inspiration that led me to my chosen career of medicine. How proud I felt when I graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin, the same medical school that both of you attended.
Spotlight: Free theater at festival
Mountain Community Theater, based out of Park Hall in Ben Lomond, will perform a preview of their upcoming show, Duets of Broadway III, at the Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival this weekend.
SLV football suffers loss at homecoming
San Lorenzo Valley lineman Robert Scruggs was named king and Mariah Miles queen after the Cougars’ 60-51 homecoming defeat at the hands of Watsonville High on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Mountain Gardner: Evey soil is worth celebrating
“The earth is made of butterfly wings, dinosaur teeth, pumpkin seeds, lizard skins and fallen leaves. Put your hands in the soil and touch yesterday; and all that will be left of tomorrow shall return so that new life can celebrate this day.”
Ridin’ with the wheeldude: A look at the auto industry
As an invited media representative, I went, for the first time, to last month’s Silicon Valley International Auto Show at the San Jose Convention Center. My conclusion: This typically regional show’s main aim is to help those in a market for a new car by comparing multiple cars’ fit and feel without the dealership salesmen’s pressure.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
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