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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.

James Clifford Quaintance Aug. 15, 1958 — Sept. 8, 2011

A celebration of life is planned Saturday, Oct. 8, for James Clifford Quaintance, a former Scotts Valley and Felton resident, who died Sept. 8 in Mountain View. He was 53.

Sheriff to watch for illegal cyclists on private road

Downhill cyclists in Felton near the University of California, Santa Cruz campus might need to find a new place to ride.

Dann Eugene Bryan-Rudy Sept. 5, 1960 — Sept. 18, 2011

A memorial service will be Saturday, Oct. 1, for Dann Eugene Bryan-Rudy, known as “Disco,” who died Sept. 18 in Scotts Valley. He was 51.

City Council notes

City weighs legal options to oppose district lines

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Cal Fire firefighter looks at pile burn area

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

Scott Weese, a division chief with Cal Fire CZU, spends plenty of time pouring over forest-fuel-environment maps and briefing safety crews on weather conditions. The...