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November 22, 2025

Charity becoming more costly

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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.

Make sure yours is a good dog

EDITOR,

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.

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.

Protect our youth

EDITOR,

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.

A president with an open mind

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Off Hours: Radio reunion brings back airtime nostalgia

The college radio station where I worked 30 years ago is celebrating a half-century of broadcasting by inviting many of the former deejays back for on-the-air guest slots. I was honored to do a turn last week.

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Scotts Valley Police share holiday safety tips to keep residents secure

As the holiday season approaches, the Scotts Valley Police Department is offering essential safety tips to help residents enjoy a secure and worry-free festive...