West Nile virus detected in Scotts Valley
A house finch found dead in northern Scotts Valley tested positive for the West Nile virus on July 7.
Motivational speaker comes to SV
Nick Vujicic was born without arms or legs. But the 26-year-old Australian has found a way to give his life meaning.
New to the service center
If it’s up to him, Sgt. Jim Ross will start each day walking through one of the towns in his new stomping grounds, the San Lorenzo Valley.
Bonny Doon fire installs surplus water tanks
Volunteers in the Bonny Doon Fire Protection District have fully installed two large water storage tanks in the Pine Ridge Road area and have three more tanks on standby looking for homes.
Spaghetti fundraiser for BC man in coma
There will be a fundraiser dinner the first Sunday of August for Timmy Hatch, a 25-year-old Boulder Creek resident who slipped into a coma May 24 a few hours after being hit in the head with a baseball.
The wine lover: Making sense of wine judging
The point system used in wine judging is often viewed with a sense of suspicion and ambiguity. Are the points that are awarded legitimate, and should we care? Many people see a 92 or 93 from Robert Parker or the Wine Spectator and immediately think the wine must be high end. Typically, this is a fair assumption, but just because a wine receives a high rating doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s the right wine for you.
Thomas chugs into Roaring Camp
Thomas the Tank Engine, the storybook locomotive from the imaginary island of Sodor, will visit Roaring Camp Railroads starting Friday, July 24, to give train rides to fans of his long-running PBS series, “Thomas and Friends.”
Graham Hill delays to start next week
Traffic delays are expected on Graham Hill Road between Treetop Drive and Henry Cowell Drive south of Felton for four months starting late next week and running through Oct. 30. Santa Cruz County is installing a 10-inch sewer main along the road.
Highway 17 overnight lane closures in Scotts Valley begin Monday
Construction work on Highway 17 in Scotts Valley from south of Mt. Hermon Road to one-half mile north of Glenwood Drive will result in...