Talk about money: Families can combat college tuition costs in advance
Measure K’s election win last month brings into sharp focus the issues of education and money.
Dispatch Log (August 14, 2015)
Scotts Valley Police DepartmentAugust 611:53 a.m.: Two vehicles were vandalized incurring $800 in damage when screws were placed in the tires. The vehicles were parked next to the SV Parks and Recreation building and the incident may have been in retaliation to the closing of the Scotts Valley Skate Park.8:11 p.m.: An intoxicated male with a rolling suitcase was arrested for public intoxication near a fast food restaurant on Mount Hermon Road.August 710:33 a.m.: A wallet was stolen from a car at the Spring Lakes Mobile Home Park in Scotts Valley.9:21 p.m.: A fight at a movie theatre in Scotts Valley resulted from an intoxicated suspect seeking a refund.Santa Cruz County Sherriff’s OfficeAugust 51:30 p.m.: A suspect was arrested for outstanding warrants, violation of probation and for possession of burglary tools on Willowbrook Drive in Ben Lomond.August 63:15 p.m.: A suspect was arrested for public intoxication on the 6000 block of Highway 9 in Felton.August 78:14 a.m.: A suspect was arrested for shoplifting on the 6200 block of Graham Hill Road in Felton. A pair of metal knuckles was found in the suspect’s purse.2:27 p.m.: Suspect was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and felony vandalism on the 6200 block of Graham Hill Road in Felton.August 83:58 p.m.: Two men were arrested in Felton, one for public intoxication and the other for an outstanding bench warrant.11:41 p.m.: A golf cart and other items valued at $3750 were stolen from the 16900 block of Highway 9 in Boulder Creek.August 912:10 a.m.: A suspect was arrested for driving under the influence after a traffic stop in Scotts Valley.August 108:30 a.m.: A subject was detained after deputies found her to be a danger to herself on Redwood Drive in Felton.12:51 p.m.: A suspect was arrested for a violating the terms of his probation in Boulder Creek.5:46 p.m.: During a car stop, a felon on supervised release was found to be in possession of an unregistered and loaded firearm and arrested in Boulder Creek.August 117:28 a.m.: $488 in items was stolen from a home on Mellow Hollow Road in Lompico.5:02 p.m.: A juvenile was detained in Boulder Creek after deputies determined him to be a danger to himself.10:45 p.m.: A suspect was arrested for driving under the influence after deputies went to investigate a report of reckless driving on the 6600 block of Highway 9 in Felton.
Dispatch Log (July 17, 2015)
Scotts Valley Police DepartmentJune 3011:06 a.m.: Unknown suspects allegedly vandalized Baymonte Christian School on Granite Creek Road in Scotts Valley, causing damage to the soccer field.July 212:34 a.m.: Officers arrested a suspect for marijuana possession at Hospice of Santa County on Disc Drive in Scotts Valley.July 39:16 p.m.: A woman was arrested for driving with expired registration and a suspended license on Flora Lane in Scotts Valley.July 410 a.m.: A white purse was reportedly stollen from Brookdale on Lockewood Lane in Scotts Valley.5:09 p.m.: Officers arrested a suspect for alleged domestic battery at the Scotts Valley Police Department on Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley.July 52:23 p.m.: A suspect was arrested for domestic battery on Locke Way in Scotts Valley.The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s OfficeJuly 107:05 a.m.: Deputies arrested a man for public intoxication at a park in Felton.12:21 p.m.: A woman was arrested and booked into county jail for possession of a controlled substance and illegal drug paraphernalia in violation of her probation on the 14700 block of Two Bar Road in Boulder Creek.4:44 p.m.: Deputies arrested a suspect for probation violation, stealing multiple items and property vandalism on the 400 block of Coon Heights Road in Ben Lomond.July 1110:20 p.m.: A suspect was arrested for public intoxication on Highway 236 in Boulder Creek.July 123:26 p.m.: Unknown suspects reportedly stole a video camera from an unattended baby stroller located on the 6100 block of Highway 9 in Felton.10:01 p.m.: A man was arrested for probation violation and public intoxication on the 200 block of Ferock Way in Boulder Creek.July 1310:23 a.m.: Deputies arrested a man for consuming alcohol in public in violation of his probation on the 3000 block of Central Avenue in Boulder Creek.
Safety seminars promote internal awareness
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Grad Night’s Greatest Show On Earth
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Datebook
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Homeless Point-in-Time Count shows continued progress in Santa Cruz County
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