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September 27, 2026

The Mountain Gardener: How the Angel of Grief turned into a Cactus Garden

A friend of mine who attended Stanford University told me that the next time I was on the campus I should check out the famous Angel of Grief marble statue.

Plain talk about food: A visit to el Salchichero

Wow, I thought the other day as I closed the Market’s door behind me; what a nice group of guys; knowledgeable, fun loving, and handsome. What a great place to shop and the sausage, meat, and poultry selections are terrific, not to mention the Leaf Lard that is available for my baking and fried chicken that I depend upon.

Club Roundup (June 5, 2015)

Kiwanis of the Valleys

New Faces (June 5, 2015)

Paul Daniel Hagins, a 7-pound 1-ounce boy, was born to Janice Marie Maher and Joseph Virgil Hagins of Felton at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz. He was born at 5:10 a.m. on May 12, 2015. 

Datebook (June 5, 2015)

- Submit Datebook items to pbeditor@pressbanner.com or drop off press releases or photos at 5215 Scotts Valley Drive, Ste. F, Scotts Valley 95066. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Entries are subject to editing, and publication is not guaranteed.

The Mountain Gardener: The Best Dogwoods and How to Grow Them

There’s nothing like learning about trees from someone who has discovered for themselves what makes a winner and how to grow it.

It’s the Law: The Rules of Contract

A couple of years back, I ran into a friend at the auto parts store.

New Faces (May 29, 2015)

New Faces (May 29)

Datebook (May 29, 2015)

- Submit Datebook items to pbeditor@pressbanner.com or drop off press releases or photos at 5215 Scotts Valley Drive, Ste. F, Scotts Valley 95066. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Entries are subject to editing, and publication is not guaranteed. 

Press-Banner Historical Essay Contest

Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Ben Lomond, and Felton are four beautifully unique towns. Together they make a monumental San Lorenzo Valley with a tremendous community. It’s a home to everyone who has been here for generations, and for those who have been here a short time. It has history that is both beautiful and triumphant; but also devastating and tragic.

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Mali LaGoe proclamation

Outgoing Scotts Valley city manager honored with proclamation

On Sept. 16, Scotts Valley City Council honored Mali LaGoe with a proclamation, as her final day in the city manager chair approached. In the...