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An 18-year-old man who participated in the 2019 kidnapping, robbery and murder of tech executive and cannabis entrepreneur Tushar Atre was convicted Wednesday for his role in the crime. Prosecutors say Kaleb Charters dropped three accomplices off in the Pleasure Point neighborhood of Santa Cruz,...

Boulder Creek Odd Fellow Lodge #152 I.O.O.F. has announced an upcoming online silent auction featuring 11 captivating paintings by local artist Margot Slowik. The event offers art enthusiasts and community members a unique opportunity to acquire original works from one of Boulder Creek’s beloved...

As the holiday season approaches, the Scotts Valley Police Department is offering essential safety tips to help residents enjoy a secure and worry-free festive period. “Here are a few tips to help you avoid becoming a victim of a crime,” stated the department. “Please take...

Mosquito and Vector Control assessment ballots show support Ballot results from the Santa Cruz County Mosquito and Vector Control District’s proposed benefit assessment shows more than 61% in support. The results were scheduled to be considered by the Board of Supervisors at its Nov. 18...

Debbie Muth, president of the Scotts Valley Historical Society, is someone who can’t get enough of learning about, and sharing, stories of days gone by. Just last week, for example, she hopped on a webinar with UCSC professor Dr. Marin Rizzo-Smith to consider the subject...

When Kaila Dettman was growing up beneath the redwoods of Ben Lomond, she spent her childhood racing through the ferns of Quail Hollow Ranch, watching baby quail skitter through the brush, and camping across the Santa Cruz Mountains with her family. She didn’t know...

Ben Lomond resident Rick Moran, 74, served on a U.S. Navy “fast attack” submarine in the Gulf of Tonkin. No, not during the “Incident” that caused America to become more ensnared in combat in Vietnam and the surrounding region in the middle of last...

The County of Santa Cruz recently announced its designation as a Clean California Community, a recognition that highlights local efforts to reduce litter, beautify public spaces and inspire community pride. Through this designation, Santa Cruz County will continue its commitment to cleaner streets, healthier neighborhoods...

County hosts forums to shape future behavioral health services Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health Services is hosting community forums to help shape the County’s First Behavioral Health Integrated Plan for 2026-29. Funded by the Behavioral Health Services Act, these forums aim to gather community input on...

Scotts Valley/San Lorenzo Valley Competitive Soccer Club teams recently had an outstanding weekend on the field, bringing home multiple championships from two major Halloween tournaments—the Fremont Kick-or-Treat and the Morgan Hill Thriller. Teams from across the region competed in these spirited events, many in full...