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April 22, 2026

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.

Man accused of stomping parrot in Boulder Creek

A man was arrested for a second time in less than 24 hours Sunday, Oct. 2, after he appeared to stomp a parrot to death in Boulder Creek.

Scotts Valley residents walk in on burglars

Scotts Valley Police are looking for two Hispanic men who were interrupted during a residential burglary in north Scotts Valley this morning.

News briefs

Underage drinking forum in Santa Cruz

Reggae group rocks the valley

A San Lorenzo Valley-based reggae group is on the up-and-up, with several appearances scheduled this month and an album that features an internationally known reggae artist.

Accident victim identified

A motorcyclist who was critically injured Saturday evening, Oct. 1, on Highway 9 has been identified.

Nonprofit counseling center opens

When Bethany University closed its doors this summer, not every professor moved out of town.

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News Briefs | Published April 17, 2026

Santa Cruz METRO celebrates Earth Day with free fares Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) is celebrating Earth Day by offering free fares countywide on...