A Santa Cruz County Superior Court judge on Wednesday postponed the long-delayed murder trial of Leif Ames, which had been set to begin April 6, after his attorney requested another continuance due to a conflicting trial, leaving no new start date.
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Wednesday evening traffic: Highway1 closed southbound at Buena Vista; lane closures on SR-152 and Hwy 9
Wednesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Pescavore founder Clarice Owens released on bail as judge drops nine misdemeanor counts in stalking case
A judge dismissed nine misdemeanor charges against Santa Cruz entrepreneur Clarice Owens, who has been released on bail after three months in jail and will face a reduced set of charges at a rescheduled jury trial in May.
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Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of March 24
Businesses operating in Santa Cruz County must register with the county clerk. Lookout Santa Cruz reviews the public filings from local businesses to report on new businesses starting in the area.
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Man facing attempted murder charge in Saturday stabbing near clocktower
The Santa Cruz Police Department is charging Robert David Worel, 32, with attempted murder after he was arrested in connection with a stabbing Saturday afternoon near the clocktower in downtown Santa Cruz.
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Tuesday evening traffic: Kia SUV off road near Hwy 1; Hwy 9 one traffic
Tuesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Monday evening traffic: Lane closed on westbound SR-152 in Watsonville until July 3
Monday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Friday evening traffic: Highway 1 hazard in Aptos; lane closures on SR-152, Hwy 9
Friday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Supervisors to establish youth commission to remedy lack of representation in Santa Cruz County government
In an effort to bridge gaps in youth representation among government boards and committees in Santa Cruz County, the board of supervisors will adopt an ordinance next week establishing a youth commission to advise the board.
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Santa Cruz Roller Derby ramps up
Santa Cruz Roller Derby kicks off its season Saturday at the Civic against visiting Bay Area Derby.