Santa Cruz (10:30): The man accused of starting the Bear Fire was appointed a new attorney Thursday morning. 54 year old Marlon Coy is stands accused of intentionally starting the fire that led to the injuries of three fire fighters, the destruction of multiple structures and vehicles, and fire damages to nearly 400 acres of Boulder Creek land. Public defender Sarah Schumacher was relieved from the case for an apparent conflict of counsel. The nature of which has not yet been disclosed. Coy faces 11 felony charges and his bail is set at 800 thousand dollars.
