Whooping cough vaccine offered to comply with new law
After widespread cases of pertussis — better known as whooping cough — were reported in 2010, California lawmakers passed legislation requiring whooping cough immunization booster shots for middle- and high school-age students.
Fundraiser to help young actress recovering from cancer surgery
A 9-inch scar runs from the base of 17-year-old Kendra Kannegaard’s neck down the middle of her back. The scar, which she shows to almost anyone who asks, tells the story of the past five months.
Relay for Life to honor cancer survivors, victims
Those who have experienced a cancer diagnosis or watched a friend battle cancer know that it can be one of the most difficult experiences life has to offer.
Kids of Summer II 2011
Summer is just around the bend, and camps, classes, teams, theater troupes and volunteer opportunities are filling up fast. Here, the Press-Banner has compiled a list of great things to do in Santa Cruz County this summer.
Memorial Day parade, festival approach
In the 10th year after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Memorial Day has once again taken on a new meaning, as thousands of United States troops have died in actions related to squelching terrorism in the Middle East.
Locals brave harsh weather for Scotts Valley Grand Prix
Though the weather swung from rain to hail to wind the morning of May 15, by the time the Scotts Valley Grand Prix began at 1 p.m., consensus was that it had settled for cold.
Park Review: A rainy day at the park
Joe: It is extraordinarily heartening to see the renaissance the local playgrounds of the San Lorenzo Valley have experienced in the past decade or so.
Toni Vance Kelly July 3, 1945 — April 24, 2011
Toni Vance Kelly, a former San Lorenzo Valley resident, died April 24 in Visalia. She was 66.
Felton Fire District to review parcel tax proposal at meeting Thursday
Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed...