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October 1, 2025

Season preview: Boys hoops, onward and upward

Scotts Valley High is getting a much-needed lift in the boy’s basketball department. First year head coach Drew Snelgrove has settled in, bringing a plethora of basketball know-how with him.

Gardener: Decorate with colorful plants during the holidays

December is all about decorating for me. I usually have several craft projects going at once. Right now, I'm working with all the small shells I brought back from Mexico.

Datebook

Submit Datebook items to [email protected], 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. Check out www.pressbanner.com to submit your own listings that will appear in our online Datebook.

Gardner: Deck your halls with plants, flowers from your garden

’Tis the season — to enjoy your garden from inside on a wintry day when the weather is cold and blustery.

It’s the law: A eulogy for my dear friend, Jake

A few months back, I wrote a column on the law regarding good Samaritans. It was partly inspired by an incident in my late teens while driving with my good friend, Jake, who thought we had hit someone with his car. For those with a very keen memory, they will recall that Jake was the only one in our car of five teenagers who instantly sprinted back to see if he could help whoever had been hit.

Bruin Roundup

Men’s basketball

Steelhead season starts soon

We have had enough rain to wet the ground and shake the leaves from the trees, but not enough to flush out the San Lorenzo River. Nevertheless, Wednesday, Dec. 1, marked the opening day of steelhead season, which will remain open through March 7.

Editorial: Treat problems with proper care

A vandalism incident at the Scotts Valley High homecoming football game on Nov. 5 has turned into the talk of the town, despite no criminal charges being filed.

Sports shorts

Pride win soccer tourney

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News Briefs

News Briefs | Published Sept. 26, 2025

Music at Skypark wraps up 16th season this Sunday The free outdoor Music at Skypark concert series concludes its 16th season this Sunday, Sept. 28,...