Spotlight: Lacy J. Dalton
Former Santa Cruz area songbird Lacy J. Dalton says she’s always had a fond place in her heart for Santa Cruz and San Lorenzo Valley, where she grew her folk-country-Americana sound in the hippie era of the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Keeping your identity your own
About five years ago. I was checking my credit card account when I noticed a purchase in Albany, New York, with a vendor I didn’t recognize. Since I haven’t been to Albany in about 40 years, I had a sneaky suspicion something was awry. It turned out to be a purchase at an adult bookstore.
Fight the loss of Medi-Cal benefits
The recent passage of the state budget resulted in the loss of Medi-Cal “optional benefits” effective July 1, a $129.4 million spending cut designed to reduce California’s budget deficit.
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.
Festive evening to launch SV Christmas season
There’ll be a whole new look to the kickoff of Christmas season in Scotts Valley.
2008 Scotts Valley scholarship and award winners
Graduating seniors at Scotts Valley High School won a total of $638,025 in scholarships and numerous awards. Commencement was Thursday, June 12.
Paddy Smith Park blooms with new garden at Santa Cruz County...
The beautiful Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds are growing even more beautiful thanks to a colorful landscaping project at Paddy Smith Park.
Jeff Rosendale, with Sierra...