Court Briefs — Dec. 8, 2017
Brian Criswell, 43, who formerly worked as a wrestling coach, court-appointed child advocate and teen leader at the Boulder Creek Recreation Center, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for child molestation on Oct. 14.
Key to community policing
The four members of the Scotts Valley Police Department Reserve Officer Program provide area residents with optimal safety, putting their lives on the line for a stipend of $100 a month.
Cannabis sellers must register
The state is reminding people who plan to legally sell cannabis or marijuana products that they must register with several state agencies before the beginning of the year.
Libraries offer way for kids to thank troops
Local kids can send messages to U.S. servicemen and women and first responders through the Santa Cruz Public Library system this holiday season.
SLVHS hosts Career Expo
More than 200 students from San Lorenzo Valley High School got a peek into potential careers during the annual Career Expo on Monday.
New owner takes over BC Hardware
After residing in the mountains over the San Lorenzo Valley for a quarter of a century, the new owner of Boulder Creek Hardware & Feed believes he understands the unique needs of area residents.
Bear Fire suspect in court
The man accused of setting the 391-acre Bear Creek Fire is facing more than 20 years in prison.
Saving sick puppies
The lives of three young dogs, abandoned in a church parking lot hang in the balance as they suffer from a disease that would normally be a death sentence.
Skyline Road closures continue
CalTrans announced Monday that the closure of Highway 35/Skyline Drive which began this week will continue for another week.
Scotts Valley police arrest 8 for DUI during late summer enforcement
Scotts Valley Police Department arrested eight drivers suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) during a nearly three-week period through Labor Day weekend.
The enforcement...