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I cover crime, courts and the Live Oak School District for the Santa Cruz Sentinel. I'm originally from New York state's capital, Albany, but was most recently living in Chicago. I'm excited to be in Santa Cruz, adjusting to life on the left coast. It's a whole lot different than what I'm used to.Subscribe by e-mail
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Monthly Archives: October 2012
Santa Cruz weather is my favorite
I just got back from an amazing conference, this year held at a resort outside Albuquerque. While the desert has its beauty, I am very thrilled to be back to Santa Cruz weather and the lovely ocean breeze. All that dry … Continue reading
Earthquake!
This weekend, I finally felt my first California earthquake. Saturday, around midnight, we heard our glasses shaking in the cupboards and felt a rumbling of the floor. Sure enough, it was a small quake. It’s silly, but I felt a … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Santa Cruz
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From the odd files: County says no to pot dispensary’s signs
While heading to the city this past weekend, I chuckled at the large signs posted on Highway 17 near the Summit touting “Herbs, $125 an ounce” flanked by the green crosses that signify medical marijuana. A co-worker also spotted it … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Highway 17, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County
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The Santa Cruz Bucket List
My colleague Christina Gullickson has put together a “bucket list” of the top 10 things to do in Santa Cruz County before you die. Check it out here. I think I’ve done half of them. How about you?
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Tagged Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County
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Parole suitability hearings
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation makes available transcripts of parole suitability hearings a month after the hearing is held. They can often be very interesting to read through, providing insight as to what leads parole board commissioners to … Continue reading
from the logs
The news doesn’t stop for directionally-challenged 15th century Italians, so I’m here working away today while the rest of the world (okay, just county and state offices, banks, and post offices) gets the day off. I’m not complaining – sometimes … Continue reading
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oy vey
I just realized it has been more than a month since I posted here. That is just unacceptable. Election stuff, the beginning of the new school year and various trials have kept me busier than ever. I will do my … Continue reading
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