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The Santa Cruz County library system has seen its share of turmoil in the past year — many branches have drastically scaled back hours, suffered layoffs and put off upgrades or repairs.

The swine flu swept through Bethany University last week, as six students were diagnosed with mild cases of the virus.

Dave Stewart’s Scotts Valley home is filled with awards and certificates that mark his achievements as a senior research scientist for NASA the past 53 years.

Work is progressing on a pair of construction sites in Scotts Valley that, by the end of 2013, will give the city 95 new homes.

(October 12, 1946 – August 3, 2015) On August 3, 2015, Santa Cruz County lost a precious daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Carolyn Marie Ryder (previous married name: Neathery) passed away with her family by her side. Carolyn was the sixth generation born in Santa Cruz County and attended Santa Cruz High School, Fremont High School and Foothill College. Carolyn spent many years employed at the Santa Cruz Medical Clinic in Scotts Valley as an X-ray Technician and Medical Assistant.Carolyn enjoyed all types of music and dance. The smile on her face when she was dancing would warm your soul. Carolyn also really enjoyed playing bridge with her friends. She was known for always looking her best with matching jewelry every time she left the house.Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. Her grandkids gave her much happiness. Some of her favorite things throughout her life were becoming a mother and grandmother, gardening, swimming, camping, visiting Hawaii and living in Boulder Creek. Carolyn is survived by her father, William Ryder; her brother, Robert Ryder; her daughters, Denise Neathery Rinnert and Jennifer Neathery Thomas; her sons-in-law, Christopher Rinnert and Ryan Thomas; and her granddaughters, Amanda Rinnert, Natalee Thomas and Shelly Thomas. Carolyn was preceded in death by her loving mother, Elizabeth Decoto Neaves. Carolyn and her smile will live in our hearts forever and will be greatly missed.

Buffalo Bills rookie offensive lineman and 2003 San Lorenzo Valley High School graduate Andy Levitre donated $5,000 to San Lorenzo Valley High School to help build stadium lights at the school’s sports complex.

The future home of Bay Photo on Disc Drive is roughly two months away from completion, as the Santa Cruz-based company plans to take over the 17-acre former home of Seagate in Scotts Valley.

A San Jose motorcyclist suffered major injuries Tuesday evening after crashing on Highway 9 south of Sempervirens Point, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at about 7:04 p.m. on June 9 on northbound State Route 9. CHP officials said a 45-year-old man...