CCS champs head to state
San Lorenzo Valley High School runners Anna Maxwell and Cody Johnson ran away from the competition on Friday, May 25, to capture Central Coast Section track and field championships in their events.
Nature Friendly: The man and the river
The San Lorenzo River originates in the seeps and streams that form in the steep canyons and redwood forests above Boulder Creek. These ephemeral water sources run like tiny capillaries until their life force creates the river, the lungs of the watershed.
Talk about money: Take caution with bitcoin
I got some negative responses on my column last month about bitcoin, including one from a reader who said it was “totally irresponsible.” I need to clarify.
Off Hours: Caution – road work ahead
Commercial aviation has been instrumental in making the world more accessible, and a relative nosedive in air fares makes it even easier for Americans to travel long distances in a short time. The Air Transport Association estimates that during the summer months, 2.2 million Americans will travel on a commercial airplane every day. Lots of those will be vacation trips.
Dear Santa…
The Press Banner invited local residents to share their letters to Santa. Here is a sampling.
The Mountain Gardener: Traveling with the Mountain Gardener
So far this year, my travels have taken me up the coast of California and parts north. Then I headed a bit east to explore the Sierra Nevadas.
Junior Olympics water polo tournament comes to SLVHS pool
The San Lorenzo Valley High School pool will be playing host the 2014 USA Water Polo National Junior Olympics, which are set to begin on Saturday, July 26, and continue until Sunday, Aug. 3.
Central Coast Good Fire Fair returns Saturday to Henry Cowell Redwoods...
California State Parks will host the third Central Coast Good Fire Fair and demonstration burn Saturday, Oct. 10, at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
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