The SCPD is investigating a hate crime outside a Pacific Street nightclub on Sunday. Two people have been arrested, and a judge has signed a warrant to arrest a third, Redwood City resident Cole White.
Articles by Santacruz.com Staff
Mountain Lion on the Prowl
At least one mountain lion is on the prowl in the Carbonera and Branciforte Creek watersheds. Local residents report that a goat was killed on property belonging to George and Suzanne Purnell in mid-December, and a 200-lb. sheep belong to Christian and Vicky Culver just three days later. Fish and Game Lieutenant Don Kelly, who oversees the area, says that the attacks are surprising because of their proximity to areas inhabited by people, but that this could be attributed to changing weather.
Ten Questions For Jon Chown
Register-Pajaronian Editor Jon Chown is a history buff and avocado lover.
Ten Questions for Cynthia Edgerley
The owner of Bingo! Dog Training talks life, pups, and staying awake while reading.
Reconfiguration of School Districts at Center of Superintendent Race
County School District Superintendent Michael Watkins hopes to spend another four years in office, improving local students’ access to technology. He may be facing a challenge, however, from former Santa Cruz City Schools Superintendent Alan Pagano. Though he has not officially entered the race, Pagano says that there are steps he wants the county to take to make education more efficient and cost-effective. Among them is the reconfiguration of the county’s 10 school districts.
Catalytic Converters Targeted by Thieves
Thieves in Santa Cruz have found a new target—the catalytic converters under cars that limit their exhaust output.
Good News for Local Businesses
Santa Cruz downtown buisness owners say that holiday sales are off to a good start.
Santa Cruz, Watsonville Shutting Down Services for the Holiday
Still suffering from a growing deficit, the city of Santa Cruz will be cutting back on services and modifying its schedules in an effort to save money.
UCSC Scientists Warn Against Maintaining Current CO2 Levels
A new study says the Earth’s temperature is even more sensitive to increases in carbon dioxide than previously believed.
Good News for Small Businesses Next Year
After a very difficult 2009, there is some good news on the horizon for small businesses in Santa Cruz.
