Dustin Colyer-Worth has been charged with four counts of grand theft by embezzlement in San Luis Obispo County, where he was the executive director of the Gala Pride and Diversity Center in San Luis Obispo.
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Santa Cruz County Superior Court judge postpones Leif Ames murder trial again
A Santa Cruz County Superior Court judge again postponed the long-delayed murder trial of Leif Ames after the defendant’s attorney failed to appear at a trial readiness hearing, citing a scheduling conflict.
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Long Thanksgiving weekend keeps Capitola, Scotts Valley police busy
Police in Capitola and Scotts Valley worked over the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend to discourage petty crime.
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Dead gray fox found in illegal wildlife trap in Glenwood Open Space Preserve
State and local officials are investigating after a gray fox was found dead in an illegal tube trap at Glenwood Open Space in Scotts Valley. Local land stewards say they might increase patrols to protect native wildlife.
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Nearly a week after Utah woman disappears at Rio Del Mar beach, sheriff still searching for leads
Utah tourist Danielle Staley, 35, vanished after a Nov. 6 bonfire at Rio Del Mar State Beach earlier this month. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is canvassing the area, reviewing video and urging the public to come forward with tips to help find the missing woman.
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Investigators suspect foul play in disappearance of woman last seen at Rio Del Mar beach
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is still searching Danielle Staley, 35, who they say was last seen late Thursday night at Rio Del Mar State Beach and might have been a victim of foul play.
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PVUSD approves $2.12 million settlement to former student who was sexually abused by teacher in 1990s
Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s board recently approved a $2.12 million settlement with a student who was sexually abused by a teacher at Rio Del Mar Elementary in the 1990s.
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Two injured in altercation at downtown Santa Cruz garage
Santa Cruz police say two people were stabbed during an altercation at a parking garage in downtown Santa Cruz on Tuesday evening.
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Former Scotts Valley man extradited from Switzerland, booked into county jail for father’s murder
James Smallwood, suspected to killing his father, was booked into the Santa Cruz County Jail last week after he was extradited from Switzerland.
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Santa Cruz police make arrest in Oct. 25 shooting investigation
The Santa Cruz Police Department has arrested Miguel Casteneda Patino, 19, in connection with a shooting on Saturday near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. He is facing an attempted murder charge.
