Marcelle P. Van Hulle: Jan. 4, 1915 — Feb. 27, 2013
A Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated Feb. 27 for longtime Ben Lomond resident Marcelle Van Hulle, who died peacefully at the age of 98.
Curt Griffiths Sept. 17, 1962 — Sept. 3, 2011
Santa Cruz native Curt Griffiths died in Chico at the age of 48. The cause of his death is unknown.
Infant’s headstone found in Felton
The headstone of an infant who died in the 1930s was recently found in a Felton yard while a family was clearing brush on their property and a local historian seeks help in identifying the infants remaining family.
Make Your Summer Sizzle
I know, kids, I know. Summer can be a bummer, right? Sure, you get to sleep in, and you don’t have any homework, but let’s face it: day after day with nothing FUN to do can get boring, right? So, what can you do to make the most of your time away from school?
Armed Robbery Suspects Flee Highway 9 Crash Scene on Foot
Three suspects involved in an armed robbery this morning near Highway 9 and State Route 35—where Skyline Boulevard and the route between Saratoga and Boulder Creek intersect—were at large on Monday afternoon, authorities said.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said a victim had their...
Quail Hollow Ranch receives funding, recognition
It has been a big week for Quail Hollow Ranch as news came down that a red willow tree located on the park property received recognition from the California Big Trees Registry and the National Register of Big Trees as the largest specimen of red willow in the entire country — and possibly the entire world.
Sheriff-Coroner won’t seek re-election
Santa Cruz County Sheriff-Coroner Phil Wowak announced last week that he will not seek re-election for a second 4-year term at the elected post.
Japanese likely to acquire Aviza after Chapter 11 filing
Aviza Technology of Scotts Valley, faced with declining sales of its semiconductor-manufacturing equipment and debt troubles, has a deal for a Japanese manufacturer to acquire most of its assets after it filed this week for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Local community member seeks aid after tragic accident
Motorcycle enthusiast and Felton resident David Ralston, Jr., was involved in a collision on Friday, Sept. 19 that resulted in a critical injury.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...