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.
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.
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.
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.
News Briefs | Published Oct. 30, 2026
SLV Middle School presents ‘Shrek The Musical JR.’
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