Phishing scam moves to Ben Lomond
The phishing scam that has plagued the San Lorenzo Valley since the start of the month is still pestering locals, bank officials said, but customer information remains safe.
SLV water seeks rate increase
The San Lorenzo Valley Water District’s board of directors approved a plan to increase water rates within the district each year for the next five years. The increase would take effect in fiscal year 2014 with compounding increases in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
Highway 236 opens to one-way traffic
Highway 236 in Boulder Creek opened to one-way traffic on July 14 after being completely closed since June 22 while Caltrans crews brought in heavy machinery to repair the two-lane highway.
LAFCo to consider district oversight
The countywide Local Agency Formation Commission will consider limited oversight of Santa Cruz County’s special districts to ensure public access to their governing documents, as recommended two weeks ago by the county civil grand jury.
Mountain Charlie Challenge kicks off next weekend
It’s time to get those dusty bikes out of the garage and pump your pedals please for the 13 annual Mountain Charlie Challenge, slated to take place next Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Task force to explore jail overcrowding
“Trying to house all these inmates is like trying to solve a really complicated human sudoku puzzle,” Chief Deputy Jeff Marsh, who oversees Santa Cruz County’s four adult jails, said grimly. “It keeps me up at night, quite frankly.”
Scotts Valley police receive $25K traffic safety grant
Scotts Valley Police Department has received a $25,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support programs promoting bicycle and pedestrian safety.
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