Adam Hunt, 31, who was charged for his involvement in the murder of Elias Sorokin, was sentenced to five years in prison. He was convicted of robbing Sorokin, but unlike his codefendant Kenneth Clamp, he was not convicted of felony murder. Nevertheless, Judge Paul Marigonda determined that Hunt poses a danger to society and sentenced him to the maximum five years. Based on time served, Hunt will be out of prison in two years and three months.
Articles by Danny Wool
Santa Cruz County Bags on Bags
On Tuesday, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a ban on single-use plastic bags in all unincorporated areas of the county. “The plastic bag problem is a statewide issue, but because the state legislature failed to get it done, we had to move forward locally to make this happen,” said Supervisor Mark Stone, who spearheaded the effort in conjunction with Save Our Shores.
The Cost of Bryan Stow’s Recovery
It’s been almost six months since Bryan Stow was beaten at the LA Dodgers’ opening game against the San Francisco Giants.
Troubles Ahead for Santa Cruz’s Oldest Building
People think of state parks as vast tracts of pristine wilderness, perfect for hiking and camping. But there are also many smaller state parks, some of them consisting of buildings. The Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park is one such park. It is a historic landmark that marks the site of the original Spanish mission that grew into the modern-day town of Santa Cruz. Built in 1791, it had a church and as many as 32 buildings, almost all destroyed by skirmishes with the native population and by natural disasters over the centuries.
Apple Harvest Underway
“Comfort me with apples,” says the Bible, “for I am sick of love.” While that hardly makes apples the ultimate aphrodisiac, they are still “the noblest of fruits,” at least according to Thoreau. They are also the most popular, no matter what anyone says about papayas, rambutans, durian and lychees. And even if berries are now the biggest cash crop in the Pajaro Valley, apples will always be a staple there.
Hawaiian Police Name Suspect in Murder of Attorney
Hawaiian police have named Gerard Galaway, 38, of Santa Cruz, as their suspect in the murder of Celestial Dove Cassman. Cassman, 35, was the Deputy City Attorney for Santa Cruz and Capitola at the time of her death. She was vacationing with Galaway on Maui when she was killed.
New Gang Task Force Launched
The Task Force will coordinate the 10 law enforcement agencies working in Santa Cruz County.
Durbin to Release Solo Album
Durbinites across the country have reason to celebrate. Durbin has announced that he will be releasing his debut album with New York label Wind-up records. “We loved James on Idol. We thought he was the standout performer from this season,” said Wind-up CEO Edward Vetri. “James has the drive, passion, love of music and a gifted, soaring rock voice that will win rock fans over throughout.” Chief Creative Officer Gregg Wattenberg called the decision a “no-brainer.”
School Starts in Santa Cruz County
Everyone who ever considered a career in education knows that there are three good reasons to become a teacher: June, July and August. But every August has its September, and with September comes school.
Westside Robbers Steal Cash, Cell Phones
The SCPD is searching for at least two men believed to be involved in a series of armed robberies on Santa Cruz’s Westside. The first robbery occurred on Sunday, near the railroad tracks on Fair Avenue. The victim, a boy, said that two men held him up at gunpoint and stole money and a cell phone from him. About half an hour later, a couple was robbed at High and Storey streets by a pair wielding a gun and a knife.
