With the warm, summer months rapidly approaching, it's time to get re-acquainted with an old friend: the Sun. But — while you're digging your sundresses, swim suits, and sleeveless shirts out of storage — it's also time to remember that, if you're not careful, the Sun can also be your worst enemy.

Thirty-four fifth-grade students from Baymonte Christian School graduated from the D.A.R.E. program on Tuesday, Mar. 25.

Mayor Jim Reed characterized Scotts Valley as a city that strives for government efficiency, is pro-business and prides itself on its public safety record.

A portion of Mount Hermon Road between Felton and Scotts Valley will be closed in both directions until this afternoon after a semi-truck lost control and partially tipped over along the roadway.

A new playground is on the way for the students of Bonny Doon Elementary School — as well as the Bonny Doon community as a whole — following an agreement by the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors to allocate approximately $41,000 of designated park funds to the project.

Second-degree black belt Sylvia Reed has been teaching a free self defense class for women in Boulder Creek this month, as one of her first classes after receiving her teaching certification.