The Marina Police Department is warning residents about a phone scam. An official says at least one resident was scammed out of thousand of dollars. The scammer tells residents they need to pay to avoid arrest for missing a jury summons. If you receive a phone request for money report it to your local autorities.
The Monterey County Sheriff’s SWAT team executed a search warrant on Wednesday. The warrant was obtained due to an investigation into the theft of 10 ATM machines over the last year. Evidence was reportedly gathered at the site. At this time no arrests have been made.
The County of Santa Cruz will be hold budget hearings. The hearings will discuss a proposed 777 million dollar budget beginning on June 18th through the 26th . The public is welcome to attend. The annual meetings are a chance for County Departments to present their budgets, highlight goals and accomplishments and discuss future challenges. The meeting schedule and proposals can be viewed online at: santa cruz county.us
A known gang member was arrested by a Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputy yesterday (Thurs). A deputy patrolling Soquel Avenue pulled over Stephen Simmons at the 76 gas station. Simmons attempted to provide a false name before being positively identified. Simmons was on probation and found to be in possession of a concealed fixed blade knife, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia. Simmons was arrested and booked into jail on multiple charges.
The smoke from a 14-acre Prescribed Burn, being conducted in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, is being seen as far north as Ben Lomond. The Burn is being done in an area off of Graham Hill Road near the campground, and its part of the long-term strategy to reduce the threat of wildfire. This burn is also designed to help maintain the rare Sandhills Habitat in the area, because it relies on fire to maintain a healthy eco-system.