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April 10, 2026

Free well water testing program expands in Santa Cruz County

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

News Briefs | Published April 3, 2026

Caltrans changes speed limits on portion of Highway 17

Business Notes: Boulder Creek Business Association elects leaders

March 4, 2010

Officers were elected by the Boulder Creek Business association at its Feb. 17 annual meeting.

News briefs: Open-space district plan scrapped

March 4, 2010

Citing bad timing and a lack of support, the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County pulled back legislation that could have eventually created an open-space district in the county.

Charles ‘Charlie’ Wheeler

March 4, 2010

A celebration of life is planned March 14 for longtime Boulder Creek resident Charles “Charlie” Wheeler, 62, who died Feb. 22 at his home.

Cal Fire: Unattended fire sparked Lockheed blaze

March 4, 2010

Cal Fire officials announced Feb. 26 that an unattended fire on a small private parcel of land on Lehi Road started the 8,000 acre Lockheed Fire last August.

Dispatch Log

March 4, 2010

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Hazards of winter in tree country

March 4, 2010

Santa Cruz County building inspector John Ondrejka tapes off the house on Nellie Lane in Boulder Creek after getting Wednesday's report of a fallen oak tree.

Breaking news: Felton man charged with girlfriend’s death

March 1, 2010

A Felton man was arrested for allegedly beating his girlfriend to death on Sunday night, Feb. 28.

Leland’s expands hot rod shop

February 26, 2010

Leland Dahill finally has room for all of his cars.

Ridin’ with the Wheeldude: The state of the electric vehicle

February 26, 2010

All electric vehicle manufacturers have pushed back their release dates. One of the most feasible, the Chevrolet Volt, has an estimated release date in early 2011, not late 2010, as was spoken of last year.

Law aims to beef up cell phone restrictions

February 26, 2010

Bicyclists who send text messages or talk without a headset might suffer the same consequences as drivers, as a new bill aims to strengthen California’s hands-free laws by hiking the penalties not just for those behind the wheel but also for those behind handlebars.

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