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October 6, 2025

Let’s go fishin’: The fish of a thousand casts

Steelhead have a mythical presence in the angling community, as some catch them easily, while others wonder if they even exist. The common idea for steelhead is that they require 1,000 casts before you might encounter even one of these magnificent fish.

Your Health: Anxiety a common ailment

We live in anxious times. Media reports bring us news of a poor economy, joblessness, people losing homes, international problems, high crime rates and more.

Untarnished Etiquette: Being a Gentleman 101

One of the courses in etiquette I provide is called “Being a Gentleman 101.” We discuss the art of being a gentleman, skills needed to achieve this status, and the benefits socially, personally and professionally to a man.

Falcons use heads in playoff rout

Falcons use heads in playoff rout

The Mountain Gardener: Early spring color in a vase

Every year, the stirrings of early spring excite me. There's even a name for it — spring fever. There are lots of early-season plants that can go in right now, or you can spend some time planning for later additions to your garden. Both are great ways to kick-start this gardening season.

Ridin’ with the wheeldude: Extra fees launch tickets into stratosphere

Lately, there’s been a troubling chain email describing unrealistically high fees and charges attached to traffic tickets. It says something like: Your $20 ticket becomes $700 once the state adds it all up, and the California Highway Patrol is out to get us all, thus solving the state’s budget deficit.

Commentary: Eshoo on Congress’ dysfunction

Editor’s note: Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, visited the Press-Banner office this week to discuss recent government policy. We asked her how the present Congress compares with those she has served with since she was first elected in 1992. Below is a transcript of her response. (The short answer: She is unsatisfied with this Congress.)

Falcon boys win first playoff game in history

The pressure was on the Scotts Valley Falcons after losing five straight games heading into the Central Coast Section playoffs. The school had only seen post season action two other times and both resulted in blowout losses.

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Greg Wimp

Sandwich shop owner appointed to Scotts Valley Council

As Greg Wimp, the owner of multiple area Togo’s sandwich shop locations, stepped up Oct. 1 to address Scotts Valley City Council about why...