Santa Cruz|News|
Highway 9 Traffic Snarled by Head-on Crash
The early morning crash has reduced the popular roadway to one lane Wednesday.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
- Santa Cruz, CA
brad.kava@patch.com
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I've loved journalism and Santa Cruz for as long as I can remember. A New York native schooled in Berkeley, my first stop on the West Coast was the smaller city on the bay–the Monterey Bay–and it was love at first sight.
I learned about what it means to cover a community here and to be part of a running dialogue doing a news talk radio show. My perfect life would be sitting on Pacific Avenue and talking to every person who walks by and discovering their story. And, that's my job, basically. What could be better?
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Santa Cruz|News|
Sheriffs Seek Thieves Who Bought Best Buy Computers with Stolen Identities
The victim reported the identity theft on July 25, but this duo used credit cards on July 12.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Belmont, CA|News|
Japanese Tsunami Debris Washes Up on Monterey Bay Beach
Save Our Shores has advice on what to do if you find something unusual on the beach.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Santa Cruz Opens a Disc Golf Course on the Site Once Taken Over by Occupy Santa Cruz
"This is a winner," said Parks and Recreation Director Dannettee Shoemaker, of the city's new nine-hole disc golf course in San Lorenzo Park.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Viewfinder: A Morning at San Lorenzo Park -- Is it Safe and Friendly or Disgusting and Dangerous?
Kids playing, animals wandering, street people sleeping: it's an embodiment of Santa Cruz's split personality.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Half Moon Bay, CA|News|
Japanese Tsunami Debris Washes Up on Monterey Bay Beach
Save Our Shores has advice on what to do if you find something unusual on the beach.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
When Does School Start?
Sorry kids to remind you of your worst nightmare during a summer of bliss, but your parents may want to get a jump on shopping for clothes and supplies.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
RAGBRAI: Biking the Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa
This year is the 40th Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, the biggest bike ride in the U.S. Are other Santa Cruzans going?
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Santa Cruz Expects Heated Local Elections in November
The filing period opened Monday and lasts until August 15 for four council seats. Voters will also get to vote on whether they should have another vote to build an expensive desalination plant to make seawater drinkable, and whether to raise the hotel ta
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Tsunami Debris is Washing up on Shore: What You Should Do
Save Our Shores has pictures of a blue buoy found on Rio del Mar beach and advice on what to do if you find something unusual on the beaches.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Neighbors and Police Catch Jewel Thief
Neighbors in the 1100 block of Laurel Street chased a burglary suspect Saturday morning but lost him. Santa Cruz Police tipped off by other residents, found the man and $7,000 of stolen jewelry.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Capitola-Soquel, CA|News|
Japanese Tsunami Debris Washes up in Aptos
Save Our Shores has pictures of a blue buoy found on Rio del Mar beach and advice on what to do if you find something unusual on the beaches.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Scotts Valley, CA|News|
Tsunami Debris is Washing up on Shore: What You Should Do
Save Our Shores has pictures of a blue buoy found on Rio del Mar beach and advice on what to do if you find something unusual on the beaches.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
State Allows Cities To Become Less Transparent but Santa Cruz Promises to be More Open
In an effort to save money, the state decided to suspend mandates that require local jurisdictions to keep the public informed.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Dead and Starving Pelicans Turning up on Beaches
Authorities say it's a sign of survival of the fittest.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Police Seek Man Who Stole Purse Through Car Window
Santa Cruz Police say a man reached through the window of a car Thursday afternoon after fighting a woman for her purse.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Santa Cruz Firemen Use Jaws of Life to Rescue Crash Victim at Ocean and Water
The 1 a.m. crash trapped a driver to start Saturday.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Santa Cruz Police July 4 Arrest and Citation Numbers
Santa Cruz Police gave 65 triple fines and responded to 68 fireworks complaints on the Fourth of July
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Beach Trash Down July 5 Compared to Last Year
Save Our Shores volunteers collected 1,500 pounds of trash
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Fourth of July 'Peaceful' Police Say
Sheriff's deputies seized 300-350 pounds of illegal fireworks; dozens of people got $1,000 tickets for having explosives.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
