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The Monte Vista Christian girls’ volleyball team earned its first league win of the year in sweeping fashion Wednesday night. Junior outside hitter Jessie Ingram...

Dolly Parton’s Legacy Lives On: 20,000 Books to Santa Cruz County Children

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When we learned that Dolly Parton had passed away on Aug. 25, so many of us in Santa Cruz County felt the loss personally,...

Olympian finds home at Jim Booth Swim School

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At Jim Booth Swim School, kids as young as 4 months spend time in the water, building the skills to become strong swimmers under...

Watsonville Hospital facing closure as staff urges financial improvements

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Watsonville Community Hospital may close in the next six to 12 months if it does not improve its financial situation. That was the message from...

Watsonville City Council limits Flock cameras

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After months of public debate, the Watsonville City Council has decided to deactivate and remove 17 Flock cameras, reducing the number of cameras in...

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CRIME, FIRE & COURTS

Driver pleads not guilty to killing bicyclist in Soquel crash

September 28, 2026

A Santa Cruz man pleaded not guilty Monday to felony vehicular manslaughter, impaired driving and suspended license charges for a recent fatal collision involving...

Photo story: Hit-and-run driver injures woman

September 28, 2026

Emergency officials prepare to whisk an 80 year old woman to the hospital early Monday rafter she was struck by an SUV in the...

23-year-old man dies after collision with pickup

September 24, 2026

A 23-year-old motorcyclist died Sept. 23 morning following a collision with a pickup on Corralitos Road, the California Highway Patrol said. CHP officers responded at...

Sheriff opposes placement of sexually violent predator Michael Cheek in Santa...

September 23, 2026

Santa Cruz County Sheriff Chris Clark is opposing the proposed placement of a man designated as a sexually violent predator at a home in...

OPINION

PV Arts showcases Open Studios Art Tour

September 24, 2026

Pajaro Valley Arts is set to open its new exhibit, which serves as a launch for the annual Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour. The show, titled “2026 Open Studios Preview Exhibits,” showcases dozens of artists in their own studios around the county beginning Oct. 3. To prime the public...