New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Santa Cruz County sheriff seeks public’s help in finding suspect in January shooting on Soquel near Winkle
Detectives are searching for 29-year-old Patrick Diaz, saying he played a role in the shooting in the 2500 block of Soquel Drive. He is one of three suspects in the case.
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Near-record warmth today to be followed by strong winds on Wednesday
After temperatures in the 70s, a system will bring north-northeasterly winds and gusts to the Santa Cruz Mountains, peaking between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
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Toy store swap: Outdoors giant REI taking over former Toys R Us space in unincorporated Santa Cruz
The Seattle-based co-op retailer will open its latest store, its 15th in the Northern California region, in the fall. Its closest current stores are in Monterey and Saratoga.
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Former Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office volunteer dies in Santa Cruz motorcycle crash
Omar Enriquez, 29, a Cabrillo College graduate, ‘was passionate about pursuing a career in law enforcement,’ Santa Cruz County Sheriff Jim Hart’s office said on Facebook.
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Watsonville police seek public’s help in investigating 3 shootings within 48-hour span
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Pandemic pasta boost: Popular Ben Lomond Italian restaurant makes its Scotts Valley debut tonight
Popular Italian restaurant Casa Nostra is opening another establishment down the hill in Scotts Valley, building off its original spot on Highway 9 in Ben Lomond.
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Electrical issue tied to illegal indoor cannabis grows prompts county to warn public about fire risk
The detection of electrical meter tampering and bypassing in mountain, wooded areas such as Boulder Creek and Ben Lomond have county officials asking people to be aware of — and report — such hazards.
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A shot in the arm for school return: Districts united on ‘March-April’ elementary plan thanks to vaccination
A program to vaccinate teachers and support staff is moving ahead full steam, enabling the return of some 17,000 elementary students starting next month.
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Watsonville police, county sheriff’s office aid feds in big bust tied to Sinaloa Cartel
Among the 19 suspects charged is Jose Manuel Rodriguez Naranjo, who has ties to Watsonville. The Watsonville Police Department’s Special Response Team arrested him Wednesday after an FBI Drug Task Force requested their assistance,