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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

School parcel tax talks heat up in Scotts Valley

This story has been edited to correct information about the parcel tax

Richard A. Templeman March 12, 1929 — Oct. 1, 2011

A memorial service will be this weekend in Ben Lomond for longtime Ben Lomond resident Richard Templeman, who died at age 82 at Valley House Care Center in Santa Clara.

Brookdale Inn closed for fire code violations

The Boulder Creek Fire Protection District has closed the Brookdale Inn and Spa until the owner mends a series of fire-safety violations.

Motorcycle shop opens in Scotts Valley

James Davis rides to work every day on a motorcycle he custom-built from the ground up.

Parcel tax for schools to be discussed tonight

Scotts Valley Unified School District trustees could decide to place a parcel tax measure on the ballot next May at tonight’s school board meeting.

Chimney fire damages picturesque winery

A chimney fire caused approximately $100,000 in damage at Byington Winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains last Thursday.

Dispatch Log

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Boulder Creek downtown effort kicks off

Downtown Boulder Creek is steadily becoming more friendly, thanks to efforts from merchants along Highway 9.

Robert E. ‘Bud’ Tomlin Sept. 25, 1932 — Sept. 22, 2011

Robert E. “Bud” Tomlin died peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 78.

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