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September 17, 2025

The Mountain Gardener: Screen your neighbor with Low Water Use Plants

We all enjoy privacy around our homes. Even if you’re best friends with your neighbor you don’t always want to wave at them each morning in your robe.

New Faces (July 10, 2015)

Aliyah Maria Sasaia, a 6-pound 11-ounce girl, was born to Shonte Rose and Anthony Fuamatagi Sasaia of Boulder Creek at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz. She was born at 3:10 p.m. on July 3, 2015.

Datebook (July 10, 2015)

- Submit Datebook items to [email protected] 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.

Road closures delay traffic

Road closures on Highway 9 and Graham Hill Road create problems for local residents. With two of the three main routes out of the San Lorenzo Valley, residents are concerned about safety if a fire or other emergencies occurred that could happen during peak commute hours. 

Construction of Emergency Interties No. 2, 3, and 4 to cause traffic delays

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District, Scotts Valley Water District, and Mount Hermon Association have joined together to develop a project that will allow the Districts to share water resources in emergencies such as fires and natural disasters. The project is known as the San Lorenzo Valley Water District Regional Water Systems Emergency Interties No. 2, 3, & 4 Project.

Renovations complete at Mama Mia’s

Mama Mia’s in Felton received a much-needed face-lift, after being in business for nearly 20 years.

SV Library volunteers needed

The Friends of the Scotts Valley Library are actively seeking volunteers to help with various library activities.

Capitola City Council honors Amateur Radio

The Press-Banner’s own Suellene Petersen received the proclamation honoring Amateur Radio week at Capitola City Hall on June 25.

What’s new at Siltanen Family Swim Center in Scotts Valley?

New to the long list of recreational opportunities for swimmers, now there is the provision available to assist disabled persons to enjoy the warm water. The 10-week program, Adaptive Water Therapy, is now available for people who can benefit from moving their bodies in the warm water.

News Briefs (July 3, 2015)

Boulder Creek Roadwork Update from Caltrans        

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