Fallen power lines are believed to be responsible for a small wildfire in Boulder Creek yesterday between Highway 9 and Logan Creek Road. No mandatory evacuations were required, and the fire was quickly brought under control.
Articles by Santacruz.com Staff
Santa Cruz to Vote on Major Smoking Ban
Citing the dangers of second-hand smoke and the number of cigarette butts littering the streets and beaches, city leaders in Santa Cruz will meet Tuesday, Sept. 8 to extend a smoking ban through much of downtown.
Vigil for Healthcare Reform
Supporters of healthcare reform will be gathering under the clock tower in downtown Santa Cruz this evening for a candlelight vigil.
LBAM Strikes Again
About 50 people gathered in Watsonville’s Civic Center on Monday to protest plans by the by the California Department of Food and Agriculture to eradicate the light brown apple moth (Epiphyas postvittana) from California.
Ten Questions for JP McDaniel
Right in the middle of tomato season, the dry-farming expert at Sea Level Farm in Corralitos takes time to answer our questions.
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a house!
President of the Sunrise Rotary Club hopes to raise awareness by raising a house.
Watsonville Crime Down 17 Percent
Watsonville law enforcement surprised but delighted by positive news.
Santa Cruz Surfing Club Lawsuit Bound for Court
Despite attempts to settle out of court, the dispute between surf club founders and a former member’s grandson appears to be heading for the courtroom.
Wikipedia to Institute UCSC Extension
Researchers at the UCSC Wiki Lab have come up with a new extension that will help users navigate between reliable and less reliable information found at the website.
Summit Road Fire Kept in Santa Clara County
Firefighters from Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties were able to contain two small fires that erupted near the Mount Madonna School in Summit.
