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.
Cougars face Hayward after steamrolling Alisal
After scoring three rushing touchdowns in the Cougars’ season-opening 34-18 victory over Alisal High School a weekend ago, running back Sean Conner will look to keep chugging against Hayward High School on Friday, Sept. 11.
Dialogue is healthy
Editor’s note: The following is a response, as seen on www.pressbanner.com, from columnist William Brigham to the commentary by Scotts Valley Unified School District Superintendent Susan Silver.
Nature Friendly: Journey to the Forbidden Sandhills
If you have seen strange lights coming from the Quail Hollow sandhills at night and wondered if those were UFOs or American Indian camps, it was probably just Dr. Jodi McGraw. Jodi is the diva of the Forbidden Sandhills — “forbidden” because only scientists are allowed in this fragile ecosystem.
Mountain Gardener: A peek into local gardening’s past
Editor’s note: This is Part 1 of a two-part series on historical gardening.
Homeless Point-in-Time Count shows continued progress in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Housing for Health Partnership (H4HP) has released results of the 2025 Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, demonstrating a significant drop in individuals...