Mountain Charlie Challenge pedals to success
An estimated 225 riders descended on Scotts Valley last Saturday for the 12thannual Mountain Charlie Challenge.
SLV, SV swimmers and divers make waves at SCCAL finals
The Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley Varsity boys and girls swimming and diving teams wrapped up their team seasons with the Santa Cruz Coast Athletics League finals last Saturday. The Cougar boys' team finished in third place while the Cougar girls finished in fifth place.
Datebook
- 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.
Your Health: Avoiding summer’s dangers
Over the course of my emergency/urgent care career I’ve dealt with many different injuries and illnesses seen commonly during the summer months. I’d like to share some of my thoughts on making this a very safe summer for everyone.
Plain Talk about Food: ‘Whispers from the Past’ and a French Apple Cake
It was on one of those almost-too-bright sunny mornings — you know, the kind where you have to stop and wait until your eyes adjust to the light inside.
The Mountain Gardener: Grow for table and garden, even in the shade
I have a shady garden, so each flower on a shrub, tree, perennial or annual is a precious commodity.
Editor’s Notebook: New editor’s introduction and endorsements
Now that the dust has begun to settle in the wake of Peter Burke's departure from the Press-Banner, I felt that it was time to properly introduce myself to you, our readership.
Datebook
- 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.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...