The lawsuit argues that negligence by the Auditor General enabled the embezzlement of nearly $39 million from the County coffers by ex-Treasurer Liz Gutfahr.
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Fanning, Hathway Hold Commanding Leads in Unofficial Election Results for Santa Cruz County
Here is a summary of the unofficial election results from Santa Cruz County as of 4:35am Wednesday (Nov. 6), with all precincts reporting.
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2024 General Election – Santa Cruz County Election Department Issues Four Unofficial Reports with Voting Results for County
Breaking News 2024 General Election – SCC County Election Department Issues Four Unofficial Reports with Voting Results for County The Santa Cruz County Elections Director has issued four reports updating the latest tabulations from ballots across the county, including early and election-day ballots. UPDATED AT – 2:30am Dropped Off Early at Voting Centers on Election […]
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Paton Center Manager Shares Plans for Popular Birding Site
Overseeing ambitious restoration efforts to the Paton home and the Center’s trails, parking and entrance is Tom Brown, the Paton Center’s energetic site manager and ‘Bird Person.’ He brings an adventurous, wide-ranging background to the job.
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Civil Case Moves Forward Against Former Treasurer, Criminal Charges Not Yet Filed
While the FBI continues its criminal investigation into Liz Gutfahr’s alleged embezzlement of $39 million, Santa Cruz County has seized more than $10 million in assets from Gutfahr family members through a civil case.
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Patagonia Library Begins ‘Reset’Â
The library, managed and funded in large part by the Town of Patagonia, is preparing to hire a new director.
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Sonoita Cyclist Wins at Mt. Graham Hill Climb
62-year-old Robert Fleckenstein won first place in his age bracket, finishing the punishing ten-mile, 3,000-foot climb in just over 80 minutes.
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Town Council Notes – Nov. 2024
News from the Sept. 23, Oct. 9 and Oct. 23 meetings of the Patagonia Town Council.
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LD19 State Representative Candidate Profile: Rep. Lupe Diaz
The Republican incumbent, who will face Republican incumbent Gail Griffin and Democratic challenger Gregg Frostrom for two seats in the Nov. 5 general election, responded to questions posed by the PRT.
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1,291-Acre Sonoita-Elgin ‘Vein Fire’ 90% Contained, Highway 82 Open in Both Directions
This post is being updated with the latest information. Latest update: Monday, Oct. 14, 8:10am.