Soquel News

"Usually, when people find out about us, they cannot believe there is such a fine gallery in the area.

Investigators said Tuesday the parolee arrested on suspicion of at least four recent armed robberies in the county used a crossbow, not a gun, in the majority of the holdups.

A man who police said robbed a Soquel gas station with a cross-bow last week has been charged with armed robbery, sheriff's officials said Tuesday.

With the projected state budget deficit expected to reach $7 billion by next summer, educators are bracing for the possibility of more cuts this academic year -- even before they even finalize spending plans for next year.

A citizen's ad hoc committee, the library director and residents in attendance Nov.

On Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. the Board of Supervisors will hold an historic first meeting at Live Oak Elementary when the board will hear the community's input on the five-year plan for the County's Redevelopment Agency .

So Bill Manov, director of alcohol and drug services, "More teens boozing and toking," Sentinel, Oct.

Contributed photo Members of A Band of Orcs wear the masks of ‘Lord of the Rings’ creatures, and most of their fans have never seen what they look like without the masks The Santa Cruz death metal group A Band of Orcs appears at all events decked out in full Tolkien-esque regalia, regardless of whether Halloween is near.

The City Council agreed 5-0 with Bruce Clark, Central Fire district Fire Chief, that the 61-year-old Capitola Theater is a serious fire hazard and not a local historic resource.

County residents from Santa Cruz to Soquel can give thirsty plants an extra drink on Sunday as water restrictions in place all summer are set to expire.

The Santa Cruz smoking ban took effect Tuesday along Pacific Avenue, Beach Street and West Cliff Drive.

The Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce has done an about-face on its group travel ventures, booking its next trip with a local firm rather than a company from out of town.

Whether located in the midst of one of Capitola's largest residential neighborhoods or just off a busy highway exit, school campuses attract trouble.

Opponents of Highway 1 widening have sued to stop construction of new lanes between Soquel Avenue and Morrissey Boulevard, arguing that the project is part of a larger plan to build carpool lanes on the county thoroughfare and has not been evaluated accordingly before building can begin.

The SC 350 Coalition is looking for volunteers to help put on local events aimed at spreading the word about climate change.

But living in paradise in the 21st century carries with it a fair amount of responsibility.

Thank you for your editorial in support of the Marine Life Protection Act and California's leading role in ocean conservation.

People drove around road closures, mud, trees and more and swept and dug their way out of a wet and windy storm early Wednesday, as authorities said no new rain-related issues arose overnight while weather forecasters were calling for some sun by the afternoon.

Central Fire Chief Bruce Clark is planning to retire in December after more than eight years on the job with Santa Cruz County's largest independent fire agency.

Soquel Creek Water District customers are facing a rate increase to help the district pay for a host of new projects aimed at securing water supplies and creating new sources of water to end overpumping of existing resources.