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An investigation by the Santa Cruz County civil grand jury into alcohol use by Scotts Valley High School students recommended that the district foster more alcohol and drug intervention, rather than rely on a strict zero-tolerance policy.

Thomas Wynn’s Wynn Capital Management of Ben Lomond landed in the top 9 percent among more than 1,000 equity managers ranked on one-year results by Money Manager Review, an online magazine for investors and money managers.

The site of the proposed Target superstore in Scotts Valley will face foreclosure on July 1 if land owner Title Two Investment Corp. does not pay more than $310,100 it owes the city in back property taxes.

The Santa Cruz County civil grand jury this week urged the county’s 92 special districts offer greater “transparency to the public.”

The Scotts Valley Unified School District is one of the latest California school systems to voice support for legislation that would make it easier for communities to enact parcel taxes for schools.

After a year’s hiatus due to fire danger, the Scotts Valley Fourth of July fireworks show is back in full swing, and that means heavy crowds and traffic during and after the event.