Dry conditions cause worries for local water, fire personnel
With temperatures in the 70s the past several weeks, warm, dry conditions have defined the winter months in Santa Cruz County
Fatal crash on Highway 17 under investigation
A 49-year-old San Jose man was killed Sunday morning in a solo-vehicle crash on State Route 17 south of Vine Hill Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
CHP officers responded to the crash at about 10:39 a.m. on Dec. 14. Authorities said the man...
Bike class flourishes at high school
High school students are learning how to fix their own bicycles as part of a second-year regional occupation class sponsored by local bike shops and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education.
Preliminary hearing: suspect accused of shooting at CHP officers in Scotts Valley
Kristopher Payopay has failed to evade attempted murder charges. He’s accused of shooting at California Highway Patrol officers in Scotts Valley with a machine gun during a pursuit.
He was held to answer by Judge Hector Ramon for 10 crimes, plus enhancements, during a preliminary...
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground reopening delayed
California State Parks has announced the delayed reopening of the seasonal campground at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, now scheduled for Aug. 1, instead of the previously set April 1 date. This delay, attributed to adverse weather and supply chain issues, affects crucial infrastructure...
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.
The...
