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May 23, 2026

Local Gal Gets Paralyzed, Makes Good

A whole new world opened up for me on August 26. I am now a person with a spinal cord injury on an adventure! Over the past three weeks I had surgery and moved on to rehab, then to ‘nobody knows where.’ Right now I’m almost completely numb and paralyzed below the waist.

Datebook

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TICK BITE

In Santa CruzCounty, it is reported that less than five percent of the mature Western black-legged ticks and a somewhat higher percentage of the nymphal (baby) stage, carry the Lyme bacteria. Although many people worry after being bitten by a tick, the risk of acquiring an infection is quite low. In this article I'd like to discuss the tick bite and signs and symptoms of Lyme disease.

Solid pre-Season leads to high expectations for Scotts Valley High School Girls volleyball

There’s a new vibe this year when it comes to the Scotts Valley High Girls Volleyball team. Maybe it has something to do with a new coaching staff. Maybe it’s the senior leadership of captains Natalia Locatelli, Megan and Mary Claire Lonhart (yes, they’re twins) who want to finish their Falcon careers “with a bang.” Whatever the case, if the pre-season results are any indication of what’s to come, the Falcons are poised to contend with the top teams in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League.

Scotts Valley High School’s girl’s tennis team

ScottsValleyHigh School’s girls’ tennis team hosted Saint Francis Central Coast Catholic High School in a league match on Tuesday, September 15.

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San Lorenzo Valley Water District fixes underground leaks

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District announced that through its Leak Detection Program, the District has repaired dozens of leaks on its underground water mains, estimated to save millions of gallons of water annually.

County digs deeper into medical marijuana cultivation rules

Santa Cruz County leads the medical marijuana industry to ensure the best results for everyone.

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Open Studios

Local beauty shop owner has art show

Artistic flair is the current that energizes the styling team that provides beauty and barber services at Ideal Hair in ScottsValley. Adding to the artistic energy that characterizes the styling team is the determination to continue providing outstanding customer satisfaction.

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Highway 9 one-way reversing traffic control continues during week of May...

Travelers on Highway 9 will encounter daytime and overnight one-way reversing traffic control Tuesday through Friday at multiple locations during the week of May...