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Scotts Valley/San Lorenzo Valley Competitive Soccer Club shines at recent tournaments

November 13, 2025

San Lorenzo Valley Middle School students bring ‘HONK! JR.’ to life

40th annual Mountain Affair raises $28,500 for San Lorenzo Valley families

Scotts Valley family taps into community’s creativity to help carve 200-plus jack-o’-lanterns

After decade with Scotts Valley Chamber, Reber takes helm of Valley Churches United

Dear Santa…

December 17, 2009

The Press Banner invited local residents to share their letters to Santa. Here is a sampling.

Building a football foundation

December 17, 2009

The news that the Scotts Valley Police Athletic League Peewee Falcons won P.A.L.’s 12-team San Jose Football Conference championship in early December was hailed by more than the young players and their parents.

Bechtel catches fire at tournament

December 17, 2009

San Lorenzo Valley High junior Blake Bechtel sank five 3-pointers and scored 39 points as he led the Cougars to the consolation championship over Watsonville, 74-53, in the 54th annual Dad’s Club Tournament.

Letter: Crime at park not surprising

December 17, 2009

EDITOR,

The Wine Lover: Give some thought to how you store wine

December 17, 2009

Storing wine correctly is important, even for those who never keep a bottle of wine in the house for more than a week or two. A variety of dos and don’ts will ensure that your wine stays good until you’re ready to drink it.

Lightening the load

December 17, 2009

Buffalo Bills rookie offensive lineman and 2003 San Lorenzo Valley High School graduate Andy Levitre donated $5,000 to San Lorenzo Valley High School to help build stadium lights at the school’s sports complex.

Sports Shorts: Wrestling tournament begins

December 17, 2009

Coast Classic wrestling launches this weekend

New Faces

December 17, 2009

• Finn Whittaker Lonsdale was born to Megan and Patrick Lonsdale of Ben Lomond at 11:13 a.m. Sept. 4, 2009, at home. He weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces.

Year of Firsts: Dad’s visit sheds light on mountain living

December 17, 2009

When my dad flew out for Thanksgiving, I couldn’t wait to show him my new home in the Santa Cruz Mountains. He couldn’t wait to buy me a chain saw! So began a new phase in our father-daughter relationship.

The Mountain Gardener: Simple steps can protect from cold snaps

December 17, 2009

Frozen flakes of rich, yellow ginkgo leaves at the base of my trees wasn’t what I had in mind when I wrote last week’s column. I watched them land with a soft thud on the frosty ground this morning.

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Scotts Valley/San Lorenzo Valley Competitive Soccer Club shines at recent tournaments

San Lorenzo Valley Middle School students bring ‘HONK! JR.’ to life

40th annual Mountain Affair raises $28,500 for San Lorenzo Valley families

Scotts Valley family taps into community’s creativity to help carve 200-plus jack-o’-lanterns

After decade with Scotts Valley Chamber, Reber takes helm of Valley Churches United

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