Illegal-Search Settlement Talks Delayed Due to Lawyer’s Health Issues
In 2019, Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge John Gallagher told Darin Matthews the warrant he’d issued to law enforcement didn’t give police the right to search his vehicle.
But that’s what had happened on Feb. 19 that year, as the UCSC administrator was headed...
Body found in SC Mountains identified
The remains of a Mexican national found in the Santa Cruz Mountains six months ago were identified using DNA from relatives.
Local cleanup joins worldwide effort
The annual San Lorenzo Valley River and Road Cleanup has been combined with the worldwide Coastal Cleanup, set for Sept. 19.
Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek line up Fourth festivities
On the Fourth of July, Scotts Valley will ring in Independence Day with fluttering American flags as floats carry patriots down the street in the return of the city’s annual parade, something that was almost unimaginable just a few months ago.
“I think others are...
Homeless in the mountains
With cold winter nights descending on the area, homeless people in Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley have limited local resources.
Dental health experts to smack plaque in SLV schools
Last week, approximately 33 students at Boulder Creek Elementary School were able to have access to dental care, as Dientes Community Dental Care’s Outreach Program began its tour through four San Lorenzo Valley schools.
Free Shots, Services Offered in South County
On Saturday, June 21, 2014, Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter and Friends of Watsonville Animal Shelter will host the Healthy Dogs Shots Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Planned Pethood South Clinic, 150a Pennsylvania Ave. (one block north of Ramsay Park) in Watsonville. Dogs will receive FREE rabies shots, FREEdistemper/parvovirus shots, FREE microchips (includes registration) and information on low-cost spay or neuter options.
Lack of rainfall a sign for concern
When locals heard that Punxsutawney Phil had forecast six more weeks of winter, they did a double take and looked at their calendar.
Central Coast Good Fire Fair returns Saturday to Henry Cowell Redwoods...
California State Parks will host the third Central Coast Good Fire Fair and demonstration burn Saturday, Oct. 10, at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
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