Tag: Santa Cruz County
North County residents cope with another wet weather onslaught
Jorge Ibarra was a couple days away from his 45th birthday when he left the tent where he lives above the San Lorenzo River...
Hitchcock Festival gets ready to thrill Scotts Valley
The suspense thriller is a movie genre synonymous with Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock, and for him and his fans, they were a way of...
Strictly Business | Supporting Women’s Power to Thrive
Post-operative bra comfort is a topic that gets little attention. But a new SLV business owner, Dr. Lisa Bunin (Lisa B.), has undertaken to...
Jury deems Caltrans liable in Hwy 9 pedestrian death
In a 10-2 decision, a 12-person jury has found Caltrans partly responsible for the 2019 death of 22-year-old pedestrian Josh Howard along Highway 9.
In...
Santa Cruz bassist dies in firefighter training
Santa Cruz resident Daniel Lamothe, a 38-year-old firefighting trainee and musician, has died after a mishap during a firefighter training program in the San...
Scotts Valley gets refresh as new staffers come on board
While Scotts Valley’s civic calendar has been relatively light so far this year, behind the scenes there’s been plenty of activity.
Hot on the heels...
Jury to weigh verdict in $72M suit against Caltrans
Closing arguments began Wednesday in a $72 million lawsuit against the California Department of Transportation that seeks to pin the agency with the majority...
Fitness | Live Longer with Strong Bones
We all know clean eating habits and regular training will keep you healthy. But did you also know healthy eating a weekly fitness routine...
Santa Cruz County shows leadership in annual Tobacco Control Grades
American Lung Association has released its annual State of Tobacco Control 2023 California Local Grades, and each of the five Santa Cruz County jurisdictions...
Felton Grove cleanup benefits from army of volunteers
An assemblage of wet clods soared past the edge of a riverside home, landing with a thud in the front yard. Jan. 27 was...
Sandwich shop owner appointed to Scotts Valley Council
As Greg Wimp, the owner of multiple area Togo’s sandwich shop locations, stepped up Oct. 1 to address Scotts Valley City Council about why...
