Boylan, who has been allowed to remain free since a 34-count indictment against him was revealed in November, was ordered by a magistrate judge to post a $250,000 bond Tuesday as part of the terms of his release.
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The ADU equation: Are relaxed ‘granny unit’ rules helping solve Santa Cruz County’s housing crisis?
California has made it far easier to build accessory dwelling units and people are making use of those relaxed laws. However, costs have gone way up so it’s not a cheap endeavor in Santa Cruz County.
Posted inHousing & Development
Home prices in county rise significantly amid pandemic, with Santa Cruz median price topping $1 million
The county recorded 255 sales of single-family homes and condos in December 2020. The median price came in at $797,000 — up from $725,000 from the year before. That’s a nearly 10% increase. Read how your community fared in this story.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Vote to consider removing Washington bust from Watsonville City Plaza set for today
The George Washington bust in City Plaza was unveiled almost 20 years ago, on Feb. 19, 2001. Now, ahead of a Tuesday vote, Mayor Jimmy Dutra is putting out a call on Facebook to gather residents’ opinions about it.
Posted inEnvironment
‘The landscape of fear’: Big cats pay a price for avoiding areas now inhabited by humans
Mountain lions burn a lot of extra calories when they are trying to navigate highly developed areas. To save precious energy, male lions reduce their range dramatically, according to new research from UCSC.
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Leftover August CZU embers sparked most January fires as new ‘year-round fire season’ is upon us
Climate change will create conditions for winter fires more often, but don’t rule out tiptoeing around other disasters…
Posted inCoast Life
The joyous mysteries of the mushroom hunt: ‘Part skill, part luck, part serendipity”
Foraging for mushrooms is part art, part science and 100% will to learn. For Jessica Tunis, a deeper dive into the next-level confidence and know-how surrounding what to pick and eat came more recently, with self-taught book research as well as trusted in-person outings.
Posted inFood & Drink
What role can vineyards play in conserving California’s biodiversity?
Some grape growers are committed to regenerating the land and protecting native species—and they hope wine drinkers will be willing to support their efforts.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Sun, Super Bowl & The Color Purple: What kind of weekend are we in store for?
Mild mid-winter weather and an end to shelter-in-place lockdown could mean an uptick in activity in the public sphere of Santa Cruz County, where Friday’s scenes showed many wanting to get out for some fresh air.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Evacuation debrief: Does the lack of debris flow mean the threshold should change?
In the first of two town hall meetings, Santa Cruz county officials met with 70 community members who offered up questions, comment and criticism about the evacuation of 5,000 people during last week’s storm.