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January 30, 2026

Comedy Corner: A persimmon tree of family memories

It’s the nastiest fruit on the planet, and my mom loved to make cookies out of it.

Let’s Go Fishin’: White sea bass, red tide along coastline

Catching white sea bass in Monterey Bay has been a great bet lately and may continue through the next full moon. Meanwhile, the red tide has established itself along the southern beaches of Santa Cruz, and water watchers wonder why it occurs.

Nature Friendly: November vote could keep parks open

“Chronic underfunding is slowly starving California state parks.”

Sports Shorts

Valley Pop Warner wins

Hinde for county schools

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Having his cake, eating it too?

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Editorial: Hinde for county school seat

The Press-Banner endorses Aaron Hinde for the Santa Cruz County Board of Education, Area 1.

Three cheers for hometown Giant

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Bruin Roundup

Men’s soccer

The Wine Lover: Medals may mislead

Allow me to shed some light on wine judging and competition.

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Bird-deterrent installation to cause Highway 9 delays

Travelers will continue to encounter one-way traffic control in both directions of Highway 9 for the installation of devices designed to keep birds from...