A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly altered. This can occur when a clot in a blood vessel blocks blood flow to brain tissue, or when a burst blood vessel causes a part of the brain to drown in its own blood. These conditions cause brain cells to die or at least become damaged, which can cause temporary or permanent changes in body and mind function. Every year, 800,000 Americans have a stroke.

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It seems to me that I'm still waiting for winter to start. I look hopefully each week at the weather forecast, hoping to see a storm developing.

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Three members of the Scotts Valley's girls wrestling team are headed to the state meet after a successful showing at the Central Coast Section finals tournament last weekend. During the two day meet — held Feb. 3 and 4 at Oak Grove-San Jose — Shelby Baker, Domino Parrish and Alicia Pitts each advanced to the state showdown in Lemoore, Calif. on Feb. 23.

Scotts Valley heads to senior bocce games