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Meet Santa Cruz County's New Fire Chief
Nate Armstrong has decades of Cal Fire service under his belt. Here's what he'll do as chief.

Courtney covered Tri-Valley and Santa Cruz County for Patch. She publishes recipes in her weekly Patch column, Cooking with Courtney, and at feedthesoulblog.com.
She was born and raised near Los Angeles and holds degrees from the University of Hawai`i at Manoa, where she fell in love with journalism as an editor of her college newspaper. Courtney went on to report for Honolulu Civil Beat, The Washington Post, Napa Valley Register and USC Center for Health Journalism.
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Nate Armstrong has decades of Cal Fire service under his belt. Here's what he'll do as chief.

Thanksgiving travel is expected to rebound to pre-pandemic levels. Planning ahead to get out of town will help you avoid any delays.
Thanksgiving travel is expected to rebound to pre-pandemic levels. Planning ahead to get out of town will help you avoid any delays.
Thanksgiving travel is expected to rebound to pre-pandemic levels. Planning ahead to get out of town will help you avoid any delays.
Thanksgiving travel is expected to rebound to pre-pandemic levels. Planning ahead to get out of town will help you avoid any delays.
Thanksgiving travel is expected to rebound to pre-pandemic levels. Planning ahead to get out of town will help you avoid any delays.
Thanksgiving travel is expected to rebound to pre-pandemic levels. Planning ahead to get out of town will help you avoid any delays.
Thanksgiving travel is expected to rebound to pre-pandemic levels. Planning ahead to get out of town will help you avoid any delays.
Thanksgiving travel is expected to rebound to pre-pandemic levels. Planning ahead to get out of town will help you avoid any delays.
Melanie Mouat was beloved for her "deep, loving, and nurturing nature." You can chip in to help cover the costs of her funeral expenses.
Nate Armstrong has decades of Cal Fire service under his belt. Here's what he'll do as chief.
A Livermore and Pleasanton police task force linked 30 people to catalytic converter thefts and sales in the Tri-Valley and beyond.
Donations poured in after two San Ramon students started a fundraiser for their teacher's wife, a former librarian at another local school.
Donations poured in after two San Ramon students started a fundraiser for their teacher's wife, a former librarian in Danville.
The 2021 fair drew more than 100,000 guests in nine days. Think you can guess how many corn dogs were eaten?
Matt Huffaker has served as Watsonville's city manager since 2018. Get details on his start date, salary, background and more.
Matt Huffaker has served as Watsonville's city manager since 2018. Get details on his start date, salary, background and more.
A Livermore and Pleasanton police task force linked 30 people to catalytic converter thefts and sales in the Tri-Valley and beyond.
Here's where the new the 22,300-square-foot store will be located and what you can expect from the grand opening celebration.
Ready or not, the holidays are just around the corner! Get the detail's on the city's 2021 tree lighting ceremony.