Scotts Valley’s one-stop-shop for all things chicken, closed last week amid little fanfare. Kentucky Fried Chicken on Mount Hermon Road removed its signs and locked its doors early last week. A “For Lease” sign is displayed in front of the store along Mount Hermon Road.

While it’s no secret that many teenagers experiment with alcohol, some might be surprised by just how many teens are drinking and how simple they find it to get alcohol.

Volunteers repainted the Highlands Park Senior Center dining hall last month and cleaned up the center’s kitchen as part of the national Make a Difference Day.

It’s easy to take water for granted: go to the tap, turn a handle and you’ve got it.

Man injured in house fire