Nature Friendly: Leaving no stone unturned
If I wanted to know how people of the Holocene period lived, what they ate, what they wore and what their houses were like, all I would have to do is look around.
Your Health: Don’t be a fall guy
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related emergency-room visits for those older than 65. The risk of falling increases with age and is greater for women than men. Falls are also the leading cause of death from injury among the elderly. Almost 10,000 deaths in older Americans are associated with falls every year.
Spotlight: Free theater at festival
Mountain Community Theater, based out of Park Hall in Ben Lomond, will perform a preview of their upcoming show, Duets of Broadway III, at the Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival this weekend.
Newcomer takes in new farmers market
Saturday’s farmers market represented a new beginning for Scotts Valley. It was a coming-of-age event, a celebration of the community’s maturity, a joining with other towns that have long had farmers markets. It was a signal that Scotts Valley has arrived.
Editor’s Notes: Raving about the Faves
In this issue of the Press-Banner, you will find the third annual Valley Faves and Raves special section.
Off Hours: Roadside tire repair
I got an interesting call from the daughter of an old friend the other evening.
Felton Fire candidates outline priorities for new funding
With the passage of the 218 Benefit Assessment put to Felton voters in a special election this summer, that new funding is meant to...














