On 25 pastoral acres on the outskirts of Scotts Valley, people hooked on drugs or alcohol can find the motivation and support they need to straighten out.
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.
Lompico Water District directors are considering raising the ready-to-serve water rate by $15 every two months to help maintain the financial health of the district.
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.
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.
Caltrans announced March 18 that speed limits will change on a 0.74-mile segment along Highway 17 in Santa Cruz County, following a recent engineering...