Santa Cruz|News|
Inmate with Distinctive Tattoos Walks Away from Minimum Security Jail
Patrick Collins, sentenced for stealing a bicycle, escaped from jail Thursday. He's known to hang out downtown Santa Cruz.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
- Santa Cruz, CA
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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|
Santa Cruz Schools Drop in Test Scores
The local district echoed the state in its test score drop.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
No Flap Here: Flip Flops are Ready to Fly
New flip flop store opens downtown Sept. 5
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Arrested Surf School Owner Secretly Photographed Girls at Santa Cruz High
Dylan Greiner, held on $1 million bail, photographed a dozen girls, police said.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Campbell, CA|News|
Library Tax Vote Passes: Big Help to Campbell Libraries
Vote by mail paid off for library supporters.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
These Lunch Boxes Are So Cool, They Make Parents Want to go Back to School
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Should Cars Be Required to Stay Three Feet Away from a Bicycle?
If so, should the fine be greater than $35?
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Campbell, CA|News|
Should Cars Be Required to Stay Three Feet Away from a Bicycle?
And, if so, should the penalty be more than $35
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Campbell, CA|News|
Campbell Crime Log: Too Drunk To Live; Stolen Checks; Stolen Tools
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Santa Cruz Deputy Harbormaster Arrested in Napa for Assault
KSBW-TV broke this story.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Watsonville Man Sentenced for 2011 Santa Cruz Stabbing
Raul Perez Rodriguez will serve at least 19 years
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Name of Capitola Man Who Fell to His Death From Aptos Cliff Saturday is Released
No foul play is suspected.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Campbell, CA|News|
Is Your Teen On the New Social Media Website Ask.fm?
The site is gaining popularity among middle and high school students, but it's also being criticized for allowing bullying and anonymity.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Is Your Teen On the New Social Media Website Ask.fm?
The site is gaining popularity among middle and high school students, but it's also being criticized for allowing bullying and anonymity.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
