Santa Cruz rally protests Arizona immigration law

SANTA CRUZ — More than 80 protestors rallied downtown Thursday to voice their fears and opposition to Arizona's immigration law, SB 1070, which went into affect earlier in the day. Police officers controlled traffic while the group marched down Pacific Avenue from Depot Park around 6 p.m.


Santa Monica orders review of Police Department probe into school board member

Santa Monica city officials have ordered an independent review of the Police Department's conduct during an investigation of a school board member who witnessed a fight between two youths.


Santa Cruz marchers protest Arizona immigration law

SANTA CRUZ -- More than 80 protestors rallied downtown Thursday to voice their fears and opposition to Arizona's immigration law, SB 1070, which went into effect earlier in the day.


Santa Cruz man suspected of slashing girlfriend's throat makes court appearance, doesn't enter plea

SANTA CRUZ — A Santa Cruz man accused of slashing his girlfriends' throat in their Eastside apartment early Saturday sometimes smirked and tapped his foot nervously during his first court appearance Tuesday.


Santa Rosa Stabbing Suspects Arrested Attempting To Flee Country

SANTA ROSA -- Three more suspects in the recent gang-related stabbing of a 17-year-old boy in Santa Rosa were arrested this week just north of the Mexican border, Santa Rosa police said.


Santa's Seniors celebrate 25th anniversary

NORTH POLE — Santa's Seniors turned 25 this year, and members are throwing a big party Saturday afternoon. Everyone is invited. “We're going all out,” said Jeannette Gaul, past president of the or...


Santa Barbara County shuffles office space

Multiple Santa Barbara County departments are in the process of playing a complicated game of musical chairs, shuffling from office to office to make room for construction projects and, in some cases, terminating costly lease agreements and extending others.


Santa Cruz camping law applies to Peace Camp 2010 at county courthouse, officials say

SANTA CRUZ — The legal loophole that allowed dozens of protesters to camp in front of the county courthouse for more than three weeks closed Wednesday when city and county officials determined the city's camping ban applied to the county property because it falls within city limits.


Santa Monica Mountains CWPP Available for Public Comment

The Santa Monica Mountains Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) has announced the availability of an extensive guide for creating fire safe communities in the Santa Monica Mountains.


Santa Cruz Sentinel: State park problems run deep

Santa Cruz County is blessed with state parks that celebrate our redwood forests and compelling coas