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April 3, 2026

Union, management spar again at The Camp

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.

Dispatch Log

Fire protection districts

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.

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.

News Briefs

Valuable items to be auctioned for school

Lompico water considers rate hike

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Caltrans changes speed limits on portion of Highway 17

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...