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October 29, 2026

Nature Friendly: A walk through canyon primeval

Centuries before Californians slashed and burned the natural treasures of Fall Creek to make lime, Aztecs were mining limestone on a large scale to create roads and buildings in Mexico. Scientists, like Santa Cruz geologist Frank Perry, say that is what led to the downfall of their civilization.

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.

Healthy Living: Smart snacking made easy

Snacking can be one of the most effective ways to rev up your metabolism and slim your waistline.

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.

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.

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

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Hearing for convicted rapist Michael Cheek postponed until January

On Wednesday just before noon at the Summit Store, all anyone seemed to be talking about was the upcoming court hearing for the potential release...