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Two programs at Cabrillo College are at risk after the federal government announced major funding shifts away from schools that serve minority students. When U.S....

Murphy Crossing Road upgrade celebrated

Local News

A ribbon-cutting was held Thursday to celebrate the completion of an upgrade to the heavily worn out Murphy Crossing Road east of Watsonville. With close...

Aptos continues to grind despite rocky start | High school flag football

High School Sports

To be the best, one must beat the best. Aptos might not be there quite just yet as their 2-4 overall record indicates. However, third-year head...

‘People simply loved it:’ County fair wraps up

Local News

The Santa Cruz County Fair wrapped up Sunday at the close of its five-day, 2025 season. “We had an excellent fair,” said Ron Haedicke, marketing...

CRIME, FIRE & COURTS

Man arrested in Capitola assault

September 20, 2025

A Capitola man was arrested after he allegedly assaulted two people with a metal pipe on Sept. 18. Antwain Tiliman, 55, was charged with attempted...

Man injured in Capitola stabbing

September 19, 2025

A man suffered at least one stab wound Thursday afternoon in Capitola. Capitola Police, aided by Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies and the California Highway...

Motorcyclist dies in Highway 17 crash

September 14, 2025

A San Jose man died in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 17 early Sunday morning. The California Highway Patrol said an unknown person was driving...

Construction to close Main Street intermittently

September 5, 2025

Construction work has begun on Main Street, between 5th Street and E. Lake Avenue, which will mean occasional closures, Watsonville officials said. Work will take...

OPINION

santa cruz county supervisor felipe hernandez

Supervisor Felipe Hernandez – September 2025

September 10, 2025

As summer concludes and we transition into the fall season, I am pleased to share updates on recent accomplishments and upcoming initiatives in our district. Summer is always a busy time for infrastructure improvements, community events, and public engagement, and this year was no exception. Road Work The summer construction season...