Sports 2015
These are photos of some of last year's sports events. We'd like to thank all the wonderful contributors to our sports coverage, especially Paul Firenzi, whose photos are always highlights of our sports section.
Healthy New Year’s Resolutions make all the difference
As we prepare to leave the old year behind us and greet the New Year, I would like to propose the following health related resolutions:
Norovirus is on the Rise in California
The California Department of Public Health Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith stated that California is experiencing an increase in norovirus cases, commonly referred to as stomach flu or winter vomiting disease. CDPH has confirmed 32 outbreaks of norovirus in California since October 1.
New Vaccination Law goes into effect January 1, 2016
Santa Cruz Community Health Centers, a leading nonprofit provider of high-quality, affordable and comprehensive health services to everyone regardless of their ability to pay, today issued a reminder that the new state vaccination law takes effect Jan. 1, 2016. Also known as SB 277, the law eliminates vaccination exemptions related to personal or religious beliefs for children attending public or private schools, as well as day-care centers. The law will impact students attending school in the fall of 2016.
Stay healthy – Pork product recall
On December 22, 2015 the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said that Bellisio Foods, Inc. recalled approximately 285,264 pounds of boneless pork rib shaped patty frozen entrée products that may be adulterated with extraneous materials.
Keeping older drivers safe on the road
During the week of December 8 which was “Older Driver Safety Awareness Week,” the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released its newest research on this topic. The advanced automotive technologies which can keep older drivers safe on the road are:
Three candidates vie for two Scotts Valley council seats
Mike Zeller, the director of programming and project delivery for the Transportation Agency for Monterey County, is the relative newcomer on the Scotts Valley...
