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March 1, 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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Tech Trek launches at Baymonte

Baymonte Christian School’s first 5- and 1-kilometer fun runs took place along the streets of north Scotts Valley on Saturday, Oct. 9. About 240 runners finished the 5k, and 69 children finished the 1k.

Bethany soccer falls to Jessup

Despite a first-half goal that netted Bethany University the lead at halftime, William Jessup University overpowered the Bruins, 4-1, in California Conference play on Oct. 9.

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Road project on Highway 9 in Felton continues next week

A project to construct sidewalks, curb ramps, driveways and retaining walls on Highway 9 between Graham Hill Road and the San Lorenzo Valley schools...