Robbery at Wells Fargo Bank in Scotts Valley
On September 2, at approximately 2:15 p.m., a robbery occurred at the Wells Fargo Bank on Mount Hermon Road in Scotts Valley. A man robbed the victim while she was making a withdrawal from the ATM. The suspect, a white male adult, was last seen driving away in a grey Ford Expedition. Witness statements and evidence found at the scene of the crime led the Officers and Detectives to identify the suspect. At approximately 6:30 p.m., the Officers and Detectives located the suspect at a local residence. A 22 year old white male was arrested without incident.
A year that just might
Two years ago, I wrote a column about the “The year that wasn’t.” It was 2007, the year when Barry Bonds, Lance Armstrong and others were hit with steroid allegations, and nothing, except the “I believe” Golden State Warriors, seemed to go right for Bay Area sports teams.
Wrong turn doesn’t cost runner Redwood’s race
After an inadvertent turn near the finish line because of a mismarked course, Tlaloc Antonio Venancio of San Diego was awarded the winning time in the 44th annual 10-kilometer Race Thru the Redwoods in Felton.
Health Office to Amend Shelter in Place Order
Santa Cruz County Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel will issue an updated Shelter-in-Place Order allowing local businesses to conduct limited reopenings as Gov. Gavin Newsom launches Stage 2 of his Reopening Roadmap.
Beginning Friday, May 8, 2020, local retail businesses may begin providing curbside pick-up...
Meet the candidates for Scotts Valley Water District Board of Directors: Ruth Stiles
As a horticultural consultant and certified master arborist, Ruth Stiles has gained experience working with water efficiency in the landscape setting. It was her interest in water efficiency that first prompted her to apply for an appointed position to the Scotts Valley Water District (SVWD) board of directors in December 2014 after Jay Mosley vacated the seat. Now, Stiles is up for re-election this November to continue as a board of director for SVWD.
Let’s go fishing: Promising salmon prospects for 2014 season
I have been happy to see rain lately. It may not be a wet year but any rain helps fish. On another positive “fish note,” the prospects for salmon season look very good.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...