Pro biker heads to Mexico for big race
Jordan Brandt, a professional dirt bike racer from Boulder Creek, is gearing up to take his craft abroad for the fourth time at the International Six Days Enduro in Mexico, where he will be one of 30 chosen to represent the United States.
Energized at 89
Doris “Hoppy” Barrowclough of Scotts Valley has taken jazzercise fitness classes religiously for 26 years. The self-described fitness fanatic just celebrated her 89th birthday.
Bigfoot research comes to a head
Michael Rugg said that residents of the San Lorenzo Valley share habitat with Bigfoot.
Small fire off Highway 17 contained
A small fire reported at 1:31 p.m. on Sugarloaf Road about 1/4 mile from Highway 17 was contained by 2:15 p.m.
Trio of local artists to share works during studio tour
Renowned ceramicist Mattie Leeds, 60, might be the best-known artist in Bonny Doon. His enormous pots, which he’s been sculpting for 40 years, are featured in Europe, in the Far East and all around Santa Cruz.
Bonny Doon Fire loses appeal of ruling
SANTA CRUZ — Bonny Doon Fire and Rescue Inc. has been stymied again in its efforts to create its own fire district.
Task force to explore jail overcrowding
“Trying to house all these inmates is like trying to solve a really complicated human sudoku puzzle,” Chief Deputy Jeff Marsh, who oversees Santa Cruz County’s four adult jails, said grimly. “It keeps me up at night, quite frankly.”
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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