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November 23, 2025

San Lorenzo Valley Cougars will face Alisal in opening season gridiron contest

The San Lorenzo Valley High football team will look for an opening-season win as the Cougars host Alisal High this weekend.

Mountain Gardener saves plants, one garden at a time

Time flies when you’re having a good time, and that’s exactly how I feel writing my 200th column for the Press-Banner.

Town Center project still kicking

Yes, the Scotts Valley Town Center is still alive, although it is not quite as healthy as it once was.

New Faces

Lydia DeVere Bird was born at 1:24 a.m. Aug. 17, 2009, to Megan DeVere (Christopher) and William Joseph Bird of Felton. She weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center.

The costs of SPCA

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The straight dope: The jury is in

The recent Santa Cruz County grand jury report, “Alcohol, a Drug of Choice for Scotts Valley Teens,” provides the proverbial good news-bad news picture. Well, perhaps OK news and bad news is a better summary.

Scotts Valley Falcons down in Texas after scrimmage win at jamboree

The Scotts Valley High varsity football team will play Alice High School in Texas, Friday, Sept. 4, fresh off winning the annual Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League jamboree at Cabrillo College.

Sports Shorts

SV swim team defeats Boys and Girls Club

Police deserve respect

EDITOR,

Your Health: In case of swine flu, some treatment guidelines

In my two prior swine flu columns, I advised everyone to be prepared for the flu season by getting vaccinated when the vaccine is available. I also talked about being prepared to stay at home for the duration of one’s flu symptoms.

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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...