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Scotts Valley
September 5, 2026

New Faces

- Naomi Corinne Adams was born at 12:27 p.m. April 25, 2012, to Ingrid Corinne and Zachary Michael Adams of Scotts Valley. She weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz.

New Faces

Carmella Blu Iles was born to Jessica Nichole and Matthew William Iles of Scotts Valley at 7:12 p.m. April 4, 2012, at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz. She weighed 8 pounds.

Nature Friendly: After fire, Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve blooms again

 “Though nothing can bring back the hour

The Mountain Gardener: New plants to brighten the garden

I don't have room for any new plants. Really, I don't — but come spring, I just can't help myself.

Wine Lover: Wine tasting at a glance

When wine professionals approach a glass of wine, they always do it analytically.

Let’s go fishin’: Rock cod season starts amid strong salmon pull

Eclipsed by a fantastic start to our salmon season, rock cod season started Tuesday, May 1, in our area. Rock cod fishing was good last year, and hopes are high for the same this season. Commercial salmon season also started Tuesday.

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Falcon lacrosse avenges lone loss

Cougar diver takes SCCAL title; Swimmers end season with league meet

San Lorenzo Valley High junior Dasha Airumian captured the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League title last week and is off to the Central Coast Section championship.

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.

Falcons hold off feisty Cougars

After jumping out to a 9-1 lead, the Scotts Valley High varsity baseball team held off a late rally by rival San Lorenzo Valley High to capture a 9-6 win Tuesday, May 1.

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