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June 21, 2026

Mountain Gardner: Evey soil is worth celebrating

“The earth is made of butterfly wings, dinosaur teeth, pumpkin seeds, lizard skins and fallen leaves. Put your hands in the soil and touch yesterday; and all that will be left of tomorrow shall return so that new life can celebrate this day.”

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

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News Briefs

News Briefs | Published June 19, 2026

Candidate forums planned ahead of November election Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department and local city clerks are inviting residents interested in running for office in...