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November 2, 2026

Your Health: Hair loss

Hair loss is a normal part of aging for men and even for some women. It is estimated that two thirds of men will begin to become bald by the age of 60.

Letter: Sympathy for police

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The Mountain Gardener: Infuse your life by growing herbs

Last year, I became a gourmet chef. That may be a slight exaggeration, but growing herbs near my kitchen door raised the bar in my cooking skills.

Let’s go fishin’: Loch Lomond opens as salmon season nears

Loch Lomond opened to the public Friday, March 1. The opener brought clear blue skies, warm temperatures and some afternoon wind.

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.

NFL player to hold camp in Aptos

St. Louis Rams wide receiver Nick Johnson, a former San Lorenzo Valley High and Cabrillo College standout, is returning to Santa Cruz County to host a football camp at the end of the month.

The Mountain Gardener: Better blueberries

Blueberries: the wonder food. Each morsel is a powerhouse of nutrition and antioxidants.

Talk about money: Be prepared to wait for your tax refund

If you’re looking forward to getting a refund on your taxes, be prepared to wait.

Scotts Valley wrestler second in state; local boys show well at sections

Scotts Valley High sophomore Dominique Parrish took second in the California Interscholastic Federation Championship in Lemoore this past weekend — the highest finish for a female wrestler in the school’s history.

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News briefs

News Briefs | Published Oct. 30, 2026

SLV Middle School presents ‘Shrek The Musical JR.’ San Lorenzo Valley Middle School Theatre will present “Shrek The Musical JR.” with performances Nov. 6-15 at...