Sheriff’s office goes high tech with ID tool
Criminal fingerprints are more valuable than ever to law enforcement officers in Santa Cruz County since the launch of a new piece of technology.
Ridin’ in luxury
William Landivar, 60, of Boulder Creek, has constructed a one-of-a-kind teardrop trailer that is a sight to be seen. Made of rich mahogany and white oak wood, the teardrop is 15 feet long and 7 feet wide and weighs 1,700 pounds.
Retired math teacher challenges incumbent for school board seat
Davenport resident George Martinez has entered the race for a four-year seat on the Santa Cruz County Board of Education, facing off against two-year board member Aaron Hinde of Scotts Valley.
SLV residents spruce up riverbanks
Thousands of pounds of trash were cleared from the San Lorenzo River and nearby roads by volunteers from the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley last weekend in conjunction with the worldwide Coastal Cleanup.
A driver at heart
Dick Guider’s eyes twinkle and his smile perks up as he reminisces about a recent drive on a French toll road in his Fiat coupe.
Original play debuts in Ben Lomond
Boulder Creek resident Mark Hoagland’s first full-length play, “The Elephant Man Hears A Who,” debuts this weekend at Ben Lomond’s Park Hall.
Highway 9 set to re-open Friday
Highway 9 between Santa Cruz and Felton is scheduled to re-open by 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1. The winding two-lane road that connects Felton and Santa Cruz has been completely closed about four miles outside Felton since June.
Fire candidates gear up for race
**This article has been edited online to correct factual errors.
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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