Owner of blighted Felton home arrested
Sheriff’s deputies have arrested the owner of a blighted property at 138 Felton Empire Road in Felton on suspicion of possessing ammunition after a woman who shares his home was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and cocaine for sale.
Lompico to accept final plans on Lake Boulevard tonight
Lompico County Water District directors have set a special meeting for tonight to accept the final design for the Lake Boulevard main replacement project.
‘Check engine’
Most drivers have seen it, but many remain unsure what it really means when the check-engine light flicks on in the dash display.
Tax extension effort a no-go
A recent campaign by Scotts Valley City Councilwoman Stephany Aguilar to collect the 1,400 signatures needed to ask voters to continue the city’s quarter-cent sales tax past March 31 appears to have come up short. At least for now.
Library leaders delay decision
After hearing from about 40 passionate library supporters, nearly all of whom urged leaders to keep open all 10 branches in the system, the Santa Cruz County Library Joint Powers Authority delayed a decision on the future of the libraries.
Marion Elizabeth Faria May 25, 1928 — Jan. 31, 2011
Longtime Boulder Creek resident Marion Elizabeth Faria died in Boulder Creek on Jan. 31. She was 82.
Members learn value of 4-H
Many people understand 4-H to be a youth organization in which members participate in our Santa Cruz County Fair and other fairs to show their livestock. This is a very narrow view of the vast world of 4-H, a globally recognized organization in which youth learn leadership skills, experience community service and citizenship and demonstrate public speaking skills, all in an atmosphere full of support and camaraderie.
‘Pippin’ to open at San Lorenzo Valley High
Hippies in the Dark Ages will hit the stage next week when the curtains open for San Lorenzo Valley High School’s rendition of the Broadway musical “Pippin.”
Felton Fire District to review parcel tax proposal at meeting Thursday
Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed...