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Stanford President John Hennessy called the gift “truly historic.”
Protestors say they just want to earn enough to send their own kids to the University. They also charge the University with harassing them for organizing efforts.
National test score results released Thursday.
Seventh-grader is described as passionate debater, avid reader, drummer and Minecraft gamer.
Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.
Know an outstanding youth, sports team, school club or any accomplished young citizen who is deserving of this mini-profile honor? Send you nominations to sheila.sanchez@patch.com.
Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.
No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.
1 in 8 preschool age children are obese in the US.
Classes in Scotts Valley have been in session for a couple of weeks now, but this is still helpful advice to get the school year off to a good start.
Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.
Only Scotts Valley High School saw gains in its API points last year.
The site is gaining popularity among middle school and high school students, but it's also being criticized for allowing anonymity and bullying.
Personal belief exemptions used by parents in the Soquel Union Elementary School District follow the county's trend.
Trevor Carney, Chelsea Medina and Zoe Silva each received $1,000.
Looks like a drive down to the big box stores in Capitola is in order.
Follow these tips to help kids get ready for an 'early to bed and early to rise' schedule.
You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.
Parents are reminded that children are not allowed in public schools without proof of immunization. Here's a look at what's required.
Colorful and bite-size fresh fruit and veggies are not only fun to eat they are healthy – rich in anti-oxidants, nutrients and vitamins.
Backpacks don't have to just look good, they have to feel good too. Keep your child comfortable this school year by finding a quality backpack during back-to-school shopping.
Hate to say it, but summer is drawing to a close. The Scotts Valley Unified School District is gearing to start classes later this month.
Dr. Laurel Jones started in her new role on Monday. Welcome!
Classes start Monday, and enrollment is still open.
"The emails coming in for All Of The Things -- class gift, end of year letters, luncheon signup, party supplies, awards ceremonies, pictures for the slide shows..." gripes mom-of-five Jen Hatmaker.
Local historian and Cabrillo College professor Sandy Lydon was roasted as someone who couldn't quite lead a hike, but celebrated for what his published work has done for Santa Cruz.
The magazine's 2013 rankings came out Monday.
The annual U.S. News & World Report survey picked Scotts Valley 709th in the country.
The Scotts Valley Unified Board of Trustees needs a new member.
The Lyrids can be unpredictable—often in great ways.
The local standouts are two of 218 given the award this year.
Locally, 95 percent of students graduated in 2012 compared to 78.5 percent statewide.
The 2013-2014 school year will begin on Aug. 28 and end on June 12.
The Santa Cruz Sentinel recently interviewed Garrett Johnston and Joe Gillette.
To see it, you'll have to look to the western horizon just after sunset, away from streetlights and other sources of light.
Students have set up Scotts Valley High Compliments, a forum for positive posts about Scotts Valley High School students.
The girls team will compete on Saturday at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz.
The proposed legislation would charge a severance tax on crude produced in California and its coastal waters.
A new online tool shows the average teacher salary in most California school districts.