New smoking ban takes effect today
By Khalida Sarwari Santa Cruz residents will not be allowed to smoke outdoors in certain areas of the city under a new ban that takes …
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Schwarzenegger signs bill to restore domestic violence program
By Khalida Sarwari Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation today to restore $16.3 million to domestic violence services at shelters and centers across the state. In …
Warrant issued for second suspect in killing of high school student
By Khalida Sarwari Santa Cruz police have identified a second suspect wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of a Santa Cruz High School student …
Charges filed against 12 smog check technicians accused of illegally certifying cars
By Khalida Sarwari Twelve technicians at seven smog shops in San Jose, Morgan Hill and Santa Clara have been arrested and charged for allegedly illegally …
Graffiti found on walls of burning home, body discovered inside
By Khalida Sarwari Police are investigating whether anti-police graffiti on the exterior walls of a San Jose home where a fire burned this morning is …