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Davenport California Local News Public Safety 

New Sheriff’s Service Center to Open in Davenport

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The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has approved a new Sheriff’s Service Center in Davenport to enhance public safety and serve the growing needs of the North Coast community. The decision comes in response to increased visitorship following the opening of the Cotoni-Coast Dairies National Monument and upcoming projects like the North Coast Rail Trail. To be located at… Read More
Highway 9 pedestrian improvements Local News Public Safety Transportation 

Years After Fatal Crash, a Mother Awaits Change on Highway 9

Jesse Kathan
Sidewalk construction is expected to start this fall on Highway 9 between San Lorenzo Valley High School and Graham Hill Road.  (Photo Jesse Kathan — Santa Cruz Local) By Jesse Kathan, Santa Cruz Local This story was originally published by Santa Cruz Local. Sign up for their weekly newsletters. FELTON >> Kelley Howard sat on the couch in her Scotts Valley home,… Read More
CHP California Highway Patrol Local News Public Safety 

CHP Cracks Down on Speeding, Reckless Driving on Highway 9

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BOULDER CREEK, CA — In response to growing concerns from residents, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is launching a targeted enforcement campaign along Highway 9 to curb speeding and reckless driving. The initiative follows a recent Boulder Creek town hall meeting hosted by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, where locals voiced frustration over dangerous driving behaviors on the busy… Read More
Sheriff Chris Clark Government Local News Public Safety 

Meet Santa Cruz County Sheriff Chris Clark

Jennifer Mount
By Jennifer Mount In December, Undersheriff Chris Clark succeeded Jim Hart as Santa Cruz County Sheriff. Clark is an 18-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office and was appointed unanimously by the county’s Board of Supervisors in August 2024 after Hart retired with four years remaining in his elected term.  Clark is a graduate of California State University, Sacramento where, inspired… Read More
Deputy David Madison Boulder Creek Local News Public Safety 

A New Sheriff in Town: Meet Deputy David Madison

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The Santa Cruz County Sheriff Department Boulder Creek Service Center welcomes Deputy David Madison as our new Community Policing Services contact. He replaces Caitlin McBride who has been promoted to Sergeant. Sgt. McBride said, “I am now supervising a patrol team, and I’m no longer in the valley. My office is at our main headquarters in Live Oak, and I just… Read More
Holidays Public Safety 

4th of July Road Closure: Boulder Creek

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A road closure notice has been issued by the County of Santa Cruz: Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Location: Portions of Hwy 9 in downtown Boulder Creek The Boulder Creek 4th of July Parade will be blocking vehicle access Highway 9 between South Street and Highway 236 this Thursday, July 4. All routes connecting to Highway… Read More
FIreworks prohibited Holidays Local News Public Safety 

Fireworks are Prohibited in Unincorporated County

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Increased Fines in Effect for 4th of July Holiday Reminder that fireworks are prohibited in most of Santa Cruz County, including all unincorporated areas and on all beaches. Increased fines of up to $1,000 are in effect during the 4th of July holiday. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office will be increasing patrols and enforcement. Illegal fireworks can be a… Read More
cruzaware Government Local News Public Safety 

CruzAware Replaces CodeRED Alert System

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CodeRED, the County’s community alert and warning system has been upgraded with new features and rebranded as CruzAware. The system provides information during emergency and non-emergency situations, including roadwork and neighborhood-level disruptions.  Users can select how they receive information whether via phone calls, texts, and/or email.  “We are excited to introduce CruzAware as the next generation of our community alert… Read More
Zonehaven evacuation map October 23 2021 Public Safety 

Debris Flow Evacuation Order Effective 8:00 am Sunday October 24

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The County of Santa Cruz has placed an evacuation order for the following Santa Cruz Mountains zones. Locate your zone at community.zonehaven.com and enter your address. Your address will correlate with one of these zones. Red means mandated evacuation order, yellow means evacuation warning. Deputies are going door to door at select addresses. Residents should register landlines and cell phones… Read More