Prolific graffiti suspect arrested
Aptos’ Cody Chirolo, 21, was arrested April 29 in connection with at least 27 instances of graffiti across the county, including two spray-painted “murals” in Scotts Valley.
No flu cases so far in county
Health authorities reported that, as of Press-Banner press time Wednesday, May 6, no swine flu cases had been confirmed in Santa Cruz County.
Young mathematicians score big
Students from Scotts Valley Middle School, Baymonte Christian School and San Lorenzo Valley Middle School came away with honors at the 42nd annual Santa Cruz County Math Contest.
Melrose Police Employee of Year
Scotts Valley police supervisor Tamera Melrose usually tries to avoid the spotlight. She ducks away from the camera and likes to remain behind the scenes — but this time there was no way out.
What to do if you think you have swine flu
Swine influenza (aka swine flu) is most commonly a respiratory infection caused by a virus that up to now has been confined to pigs. There have previously been few reported cases of transmission of this disease to human beings.
Santa Cruz County prepares for swine flu
Santa Cruz County is marshaling its medical resources to detect and treat cases of swine flu that could soon impact the county.
Sign warns Fall Creek walkers after last week’s attack
A warning sign was posted on the trails behind San Lorenzo Valley High School along Fall Creek with the description of two men who chased a woman through the woods last week.
Scotts Valley crime rates rise in some categories, but remain low...
In a sleepy town like Scotts Valley, it’s par for the course that year-to-year crime percentages swing wildly.
If no robberies happen one year, and...