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Community briefs, Oct. 7: Meeting provides update on levee project

Community briefs, Oct. 7, 2017

WPD: Stolen van found behind burglarized gun shop

When Watsonville Police responded to a burglary at Markley’s Indoor Range and Gun Shop early Wednesday morning, they discovered a broken display case, and learned that an undisclosed amount of guns were stolen.

Artists open doors for tour

Three hundred artists across Santa Cruz County will be participating in the 32nd annual Open Studios Art Tour beginning Saturday and running weekends through Oct. 22.

Organizers launch drone event

Alongside a little-known grass landing strip at Monterey Bay Academy Thursday, a group of drone companies gathered for what organizers hope will be an annual event, and will draw participants to learn about the burgeoning industry.

Repairs to start up on Soquel Drive in Aptos

Beginning Monday, the Santa Cruz County Department of Public Works will reduce traffic flow along Soquel Drive at Aptos Street to one lane to repair the road damaged by winter storms.

Cabrillo server hacked

An “unauthorized person” hacked into a Cabrillo College server, stealing personal information from select students, the college announced Friday.

California becomes 'sanctuary state' as governor signs bill

California Gov. Jerry Brown signed "sanctuary state" legislation Thursday that extends protections for immigrants living in the United States illegally — a move that gives the nation's most populous state another tool to fight President Donald Trump.

Santa Cruz Court warns of scam

Officials from Santa Cruz County Superior Court on Tuesday warned residents to beware of court-related scams.

Community briefs, Oct. 3: Wetlands Watch holding Native Plant Sale

Community briefs, Oct. 3, 2017

Open Streets returns to Santa Cruz

Open Streets Santa Cruz returns to West Cliff Drive on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., creating a pop-up street park along Santa Cruz’s iconic coastline.
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Pajaro Valley hires Darren Jackson to become new head coach |...

Pajaro Valley High announced Friday that it has hired Darren Jackson as the new head coach of the girls’ basketball team. Jackson will replace Mark...