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September 24, 2026

Datebook

- 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: Beautiful plants don’t always need much water

There are so many great plants that don't require a lot of water to look beautiful. It's always a plus if they attract hummingbirds and other wildlife. Some favorites are so reliable that we consider them tried and true. Who doesn't want to include more plants like this in the garden? On the lookout for cultivars of old favorites, I came across a few that I plan to include this year in my own garden and also in upcoming drought tolerant designs. I'm excited.

SLV Little League roundup

AA Angels 16, A's 9

Hart, Silver headline all league teams

Scotts Valley High School seniors Nadene Hart and Angela Silver were named co-Most Valuable Players of the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League for their performance during the 2013-14 season.

New Faces

Abigail Rosalie Whitingwas born at 10:22 a.m. March 5, 2014 to Robert Whiting, Jr. and Dawn Harker Whiting of Boulder Creek. She weighed 6 pounds 6 ounces at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View.

The wonderful life of Florence Kuo

There are some people you meet in life who you know are special right away. Florence Kuo, a registered nurse, was one of these people. I met Kuo many years ago at La Madrona Athletic Club. Not

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News Briefs

News Briefs | Published Sept. 18, 2026

San Lorenzo Way Bridge closes for preparation work San Lorenzo Way Bridge will be closed to all traffic from Sept. 15 through Oct. 9 while...