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October 7, 2026

Dispatch Log (Feb. 13, 2015)

Scotts Valley Police Department

Soquel woman found deceased in river

The body of a 26-year-old woman was found Monday afternoon submerged in the San Lorenzo River behind Highlands Park in Ben Lomond.

Daniel Garcia Nov. 2, 1959 — Nov. 10, 2010

Services will be Friday, Nov. 19, for Daniel Garcia, 51, who died Nov. 10 at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center as a result of injuries from a Nov. 1 motorcycle accident.

Elections 2018 update

This election day brought attention to some key local races for city council, water district board of directors and approval of several different tax measures. 

Nominations for Be The Difference Awards open

Be the difference
The Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County has opened the nomination period for the 15th Annual Be the Difference Awards. The awards honor the individuals, groups, nonprofits and businesses that transform Santa Cruz County through volunteerism. People can share their stories of inspiration by nominating...

Weekend fires quelled before they could hurt structures and cows nearby

Wildfire Davenport
On Sunday afternoon, inmate firefighters battled flames that spread to just over 2 acres alongside their counterparts with Santa Cruz County, Cal Fire, Central Fire, Santa Cruz City and Bonny Doon fire departments—with help from California Highway Patrol officers—just north of Davenport, which was...

Health and Fitness: Race into shape

One way to get in shape during the summer is to train for a race. Santa Cruz County has a wealth of options during the summer and early fall. The past several years have seen an increase in the popularity of triathlons and endurance races all across the state, and our area is prime location for these types of races.

Dispatch Log

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Say goodbye to drought surcharge?

A drought surcharge paid by customers of the San Lorenzo Water District could be lifted this summer, but the lost revenue is being factored into the district’s calculations for a multi-year rate increase expected later this year.

Wettest January in 80 years

The record-setting rains that pummeled Ben Lomond and the San Lorenzo Valley this winter have pushed the county’s soggy infrastructure to it limits. And the wet winter is not even half over.

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Violeta Dauksa

Scotts Valley graduate receives Teamsters scholarship

Violeta Dauksa of Scotts Valley has been named a recipient of a 2026 scholarship from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund. Dauksa is a...