A 21-year old Hollister man is in custody after stealing mail and running from a Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Deputy today in the Live Oak area. Ethan Benoit was arrested just after 12 a.m. on the 2300 block of Paul Minnie Avenue when a deputy on patrol was looking into people’s cars and noticed a bulge protruding out of Benoit's sweatshirt. After a brief foot chase, Benoit was found carrying mail from 8 victims along with a concealed dagger.
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Police in Santa Cruz announced today that the decomposed remains of a man were discovered in a remote area of the Pogonip. The remains were found just below the topsoil in a steep area on the South Eastern side of the Pogonip around noon today. Evidence, such as clothing found on the body, is being analyzed. According to the Santa Cruz County Coroner’s office, it may be several week before the man is identified.
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The city of Santa Cruz has begun the first round of work on a roundabout project to be built in the city’s beach area. Construction began last week on the first of 2 roundabouts. According to city officials, the roundabouts will improve safety, minimize traffic and reduce noise. The 1st roundabout project, which will be located near Depot Park at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Center Street, includes paving and streetscape improvements. The 2nd roundabout, at the intersection of Pacific avenue and the entrance to the Santa Cruz municipal wharf, is expected to be built after next summer.
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A prescribed burn has been scheduled for Henry Coe State Park in Morgan Hill. The burn project, which is located off the Blue Ridge Road, was expected to start today and continue through tomorrow. The burn is being conducted by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and Cal-FIRE, and is said to provide benefits for public and natural resources, which include watershed improvement, enhanced wildlife habitat, and protection against large damaging wild-land fires.
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