Setting the grand jury straight
For the past four days, I have been drafting the required Scotts Valley Unified School District response to the grand jury report published three months ago (and referred to in William Brigham’s column “The jury is in,” Sept. 4, Press-Banner), which criticized the district for not acting responsibly to reduce drug and alcohol use among the students in our schools.
Wine lover: A great time to start making wine
With harvest time quickly approaching, the wine-making industry is abuzz with anticipation for the 2009 harvest.
Hopes run high for Cougar water polo
The San Lorenzo Valley girls water polo team will likely improve on its 1-6 2008 record in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League on the strength of goaltender and captain Johanna Coker.
Let’s go fishin’: Loch Lomond extends season
If you missed your opportunity to visit Loch Lomond Reservoir this year, it’s not too late. The season will be extended at the lake, and its recreational area will remain open to public through Oct. 11.
It’s one more tough test for Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley High football coach Louie Walters intentionally packed his team’s early-season schedule with quality opponents this year, figuring some early pain in the win-loss column will translate into a tougher Falcons team for the league play to follow.
Drainage improvement project on Highway 236 begins next week
The installation and replacement of new drainage pipes on Highway 236, from Boulder Brook Drive to Chipmunk Hollow Road in Boulder Creek, will begin...