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.
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.
Scotts Valley graduate receives Teamsters scholarship
Violeta Dauksa of Scotts Valley has been named a recipient of a 2026 scholarship from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund.
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