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It’s that time of year to make New Year’s resolutions, or at least consider some lofty goals for 2010.

I try to avoid the overused term “El Nino.”

One of the oldest businesses in Felton celebrated its 37th anniversary on Oct. 1.

The United States of America is the ultimate melting pot of cultures, and the City of Scotts Valley is no exception. Just like other towns across the country, Scotts Valley endeavors to celebrate its diversity, and the third annual Multicultural Fair being held at Skypark...

It has been one week short of a year, since I began working for the Press-Banner in beautiful Scotts Valley.Since that time, I have enjoyed reporting on numerous events, people, and historical places throughout the Valleys. Getting to know this community has been both and honor and a delight, and I appreciate everything that I have learned from this experience.In the fall, I will be attending Santa Clara University to earn my BA in Communications. My time with the Press-Banner has come to an end, but I will surely keep my ties with the area strong. Although I am leaving now, I get the feeling that I will be back, especially after witnessing the kindness, strength, and creativity that this community inhabits.While interning for KSCO Radio, I boarded the historic steam train at the Beach Boardwalk to collect a sound bite for a Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission event. When I walked off that train I had a job — my first as an official reporter.For that, I will be forever thankful to Joe Shreve — former Press-Banner editor — for giving me this opportunity and always believing in me.The wonderful staff at the Press-Banner have become my family and I am extremely grateful for having had such a lovely working environment.I will miss visiting the Scott House with the Scotts Valley Historical Society and learning about local places like the Lost World and Santa’s Village, and I will long for the excitement of covering local events, plays, businesses, and schools.Thanks to everyone that I have interviewed and or worked with on a story, and especially to the readers who keep the Press-Banner alive. 

With a little help from his friends — and siblings — Scotts Valley High School senior Ben Gomez Villafañe has pedaled into rarefied air in the world of cyclo-cross racing.

Noted geologist Frank Perry has become a local Renaissance man of sorts. Not only has he been a standout leader on our annual geology walks along the San Lorenzo River — his third one will be June 18 — but he has signed on to create six outdoor interpretive signs at University of California, Santa Cruz.