Charles Albert Discoe Jr.: Sept. 9, 1917 — Feb. 20, 2013
Services are planned March 23 for Charles Albert Discoe Jr., a longtime Scotts Valley general contractor, who died Feb. 20 at his home in Murphys. He was 95.
Second billing of fire fee delayed
Paperwork from a deluge of appeals postponed the second round of bills for a statewide fire prevention fee that affects residents in unincorporated areas of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Car thief still on the loose
Dmitri Storm, the man sought by law enforcement agencies in connection with a multi-county crime spree, remains free after allegedly leaving a trail of stolen vehicles and a growing list of charges in his wake.
Courtroom drama performance to open
Twelve local high school students will take on the roles of an indignant jury as part of the upcoming production of Twelve Angry Jurors by San Lorenzo Valley High School.
Scaled-back water increase approved by board
The San Lorenzo Valley Water District’s board of directors approved a scaled-back version of a proposed water rate increase at a public hearing on Thursday, Oct. 24.
Brookdale Lodge fails to sell at auction
The Brookdale Inn and Spa, formerly the Brookdale Lodge, is once again the property of the State Bank of India, after no one was willing to pony up the $3.2 million minimum bid at a trustee auction last month.
Homeless Point-in-Time Count shows continued progress in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Housing for Health Partnership (H4HP) has released results of the 2025 Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, demonstrating a significant drop in individuals...