Ben Lomond News

Q I joined the "Commuter Club" on March 5th. After years of a six-mile round-trip commute, I took a job in San Jose, increasing my commute by 60 miles round-trip. Four days a week I travel from Ben Lomond to my new office on North First Street in San Jose.

Lea Cagle, 41, was arrested in March after officers responded to the restaurant on the 900 block of Ocean Street.

SV nonprofit director nominated for award Scotts Valley-based ETR Associates' project director Peggy Flynn has been nominated for a national Points of Light Award from the Points of Light Institute for her lifelong volunteer work.

Midnight: During a traffic stop, a man was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving on East Zayante Road in Felton.

Nothing pleases me more than a Sunday's drive up Alba Road in Ben Lomond on a warm sunny day.

A 31-year-old Ben Lomond man was arrested on a warrant Thursday morning after authorities found his RV with flat tires partly blocking a road.

Supporters of republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul wear t-shirts that spell out "PAUL" during a campaign stop at the Park Place Event Center on January 2, 2012 in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

3:30 p.m.: A purse containing credit cards, identification cards and cash was reported as stolen from a vehicle on the 5600 block of Highway 9. Someone used a rock to smash the driver's side rear window.

One of the perks of writing this gardening column for the Press-Banner is being invited to visit beautiful gardens.

With several weeks of warm weather already in the books for 2012, the upcoming summer months are looking promising for youngsters looking to take advantage of Santa Cruz County's collection of nature trails.

10:24 a.m.: Officers arrested a teenager for an outstanding felony warrant on the 9300 block of Glen Arbor Road in Ben Lomond and booked the teenager into juvenile hall.

Santa Cruz's Pacific Avenue hosts any number of eclectic and left-leaning organizations throughout the year, from the unsanctioned Last Night Santa Cruz DIY Parade to next month's Pride Parade and Festival.