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The Felton Covered Bridge - a national historical landmark - is hidden from view by overgrown trees. Santa Cruz County Supervisor Bruce McPherson has called on the community to mend problems like this one in the Fifth District.
Supervisor to form Town plan groups
First meeting, Wednesday, May 23
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Julia Gaudinski uses her new mobile application, Mobile Ranger, to demonstrate how it provides the history of the lighthouse at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz. Joe Shreve/Press-Banner
Bonny Dooner’s app teaches Santa Cruz history
    For those with the eyes to see it, the rich history of Santa Cruz County – human and natural history alike – is visible at virtually every turn. Now, with Mobile Ranger -- a new smartp...
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Alleged car thief arraigned in Alameda County
The first in what will likely be a roving tour of court appearances for Dimitri Storm began on Friday, May 10 in Oakland as the suspected car thief and burglar was formally charged for nine alle...
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Felton animal owners alerted to Memorial Day weekend noise Roaring Camp Railroads will host a three-day Civil War re-enactment at their facility, 5401 Graham Hill Road, over Memorial Day w...
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Second “Mural in a Day” to take shape Saturday
The Regional Artisans Association’s second Scotts Valley Mural in a Day project will be painted this Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19 in the Kings Village Shopping Center. The 40-foot, by 11-f...
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Dimitri Storm
Alleged car thief apprehended
The Santa Cruz Sheriff's Office announced Thursday morning that alleged car thief and burglar Dimitri Storm was arrested by the Berkeley Police Department on Tuesday, May 7. Storm was using the ali...
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Manhunt continues as vehicle thefts mount
by Joe Shreve
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   As the manhunt for theft suspect Dimitri Storm enters its second month, law enforcement officials have expressed mounting frustration with trying to catch a man whom they describe as “living ...
AmeriGas lists Scotts Valley parcel for sale
by Joe Shreve
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A long sought-after piece of the proposed Scotts Valley Town Center recently hit the real estate market as the AmeriGas propane facility on Mount Hermon Road prepares to move into larger digs. ...
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Circus returns to Scotts Valley The American Crown Circus is making its annual stop in Scotts Valley this month. The traveling circus — run by the fifth-generation Osorio family — includes ...
SLV district to seek substantial rate increase to complete projects
by Peter Burke
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 San Lorenzo Valley Water District will seek a significant rate increase that will be spread over five years to fund several major projects and cover regular increases in operating costs. The di...
Valley people
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Student, teacher to be honored Several members of the San Lorenzo Valley High School community will be recognized Saturday, May 11, for their leadership and support efforts for the campus’ Gay...
Local brothers die in canoe accident
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Two local men were pronounced dead at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose after their canoe reportedly capsized on the Lexington Reservoir on Sunday, May 5. According to Deputy Kurtis Stenderu...