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August 26, 2026

The Mountain Gardener: Organic vegetable farm’s techniques emphasize flavor, vigor, gentleness

Editor’s note: This column continues Jan Nelson’s story of her visit to Lindencroft Farm. Read Part 1 at www.pressbanner.com or in the Oct. 28 edition of the Press-Banner.

Girls polo falls, boys win in playoffs

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Cancer survivor scores twice in memorable homecoming

There are many things that happen in high school football games that will be replayed over and over in a young athlete’s life.

Healthy Living: The race that wasn’t

It had been four months since I last raced, and the itch to commit to something had grown incessant. Following the lead of my running partner, Erin, I signed up for the Santa Cruz Mountains 21k, a trail race from Harvey West Park through Pogonip and deep into Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, with two waist-deep river crossings.

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Little League registration opens

Soquel outguns Cougars in water polo showdown

In a matchup between the top two girls water polo teams in the Tri-County Athletic League, the undefeated Soquel Knights (16-6, 13-0 TCAL) wore down the San Lorenzo Valley High School Cougars in a 15-9 battle for the top spot in league.

The Wine Lover: French regulation and New World discovery

The wine world is split into two encompassing paradigms. These are commonly labeled the New World and the Old World.

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Highway 9 to close overnight near Boulder Creek on Monday

Travelers on Highway 9 near Boulder Creek will face a full overnight closure Monday, Aug. 24, as crews continue work on the Kings Creek...