Scotts Valley News

Two women who reportedly escaped from Blaine Street Women's Jail earlier today and were last seen running on the levee are now believed to have left the immediate area, according to police alerts.

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Costco, which has a store in Santa Cruz, was the only retail chain rated outstanding for overall merchandise quality in a Consumer Reports' survey of more than 26,000 readers.

As the fall semester was winding down to a close at Cabrillo College last year, so, too, was its lease at a small satellite campus on Whispering Pines Drive in Scotts Valley.

Local law enforcement agencies have come together and are asking for the public's help in locating some of the county's most wanted.

Heading into her second week on the job, Shar Santos attended Tuesday's school board meeting as the newly minted interim principal of Brook Knoll Elementary School, a position she called an honor and privilege to fill following the abrupt departure of her predecessor.

SVHS Fashion Show Where/When: Scotts Valley High School, 555 Glenwood Dr. Friday, 7 p.m. and Saturday, 2 p.m. What: Scotts Valley High School fashion students will be hosting their annual fashion show.

Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz firefighters double-check for flare-ups after extinguishing the Whispering Pines Drive fire.

A fighter to the very end, John "Superman" Tripodi battled through the final weeks of his life, gathering sponsorships, pledges and support for the Fallen Officer Foundation as his cancer continued to spread.

When Patch launched in Scotts Valley over a year ago, editors and contributors ventured to local businesses to collect information for our directory.

E.A. Hall Middle School and Watsonville High School will move forward with plans to transform learning with state and federal school improvement grants totaling $3.4 million.

If you get into a car on Tuesday, make extra sure to follow all the traffic laws.

A mystical new store has moved to Scotts Valley, adding a touch of magic to the Kings Village Shopping Center.

Have some change to spare? For the month of February, Community Bridges Meals on Wheels is asking locals to donate at least $5 to their Piggy Bank Coin Drive.

Bayo, a desinger and weaver born in Nigeria, will be at a reception at SueDee's Quilting, Knitting and More in Scotts Valley tonight.

For the month of February, Community Bridges Meals on Wheels is asking locals to donate at least $5 to their Piggy Bank Coin Drive.

Local law enforcement agencies have come together and are asking for the public's help in locating some of the county's most wanted.

In Chile, millions of avocados are eaten every day, spread on fresh bread with a sprinkle of salt-the most delicious way to eat nature's butter.A Californians also love them in everything savory-from burritos, to sushi, to breakfast.

Hey Patch readers: We've been around for over a year now and it's time to celebrate! The editors from all four Santa Cruz County Patch sites will be at the Museum of Art & History at 705 Front St.

8, 2012, at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz. He weighed 5 pounds, 11 ounces. - Brynn Jubilee Wheelock was born to Ashley Beatrice and Nathaniel Grant Wheelock of Scotts Valley at 9:54 a.m. Jan.