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April 9, 2026

Scotts Valley power lifter sets national records

Fifteen-year-old Christian Rebottaro, a Scotts Valley resident, recently set California and National records at his first powerlifting competition, the Raw Collegiate Nationals at San Jose State.

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Little League Roundup

Scotts Valley Little League

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.

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.

Little League roundup

San Lorenzo Valley Little League

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.

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.

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.

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Free well water testing program expands in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County Environmental Health has expanded its free well water testing program to cover 12 additional chemicals, giving residents more comprehensive information about...