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APTOS—Cabrillo College’s theater arts department is finally returning to in-person performances after three seasons of virtual shows. “Charley’s Aunt” is a wacky farce chock full of love, deception, and confusion. Originally written by English playwright Brandon Thomas in 1862, Cabrillo’s production will be directed by...

Moreland Notre Dame School students and staff line up for their annual tribute to emergency responders early Monday for a Sept. 11 memorial ceremony. On Sept. 11, 2001, 19 terrorists hijacked four commercial jets and flew two of them into the World Trade Center...

Ken Schwan, a big name in the food industry around the Pajaro Valley, is on a long road to recovery following a major crash he survived last month on his motorcycle near Palm Springs.

Hundreds of people came to the Veterans Memorial Building Wednesday, where they could get a California ID card, visit a dentist, talk about their legal troubles, get a haircut and grab a hot meal, among dozens of other services.

Weekly events calendar for Sept. 7-13

WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville City Council met Saturday to get an update on the current Strategic Plan, which was adopted in June 2021.   The council adopts a new plan every two years and the 2021-23 plan outlines seven long-range priorities, which are housing, infrastructure and the environment,...

SANTA CRUZ—In a future envisioned by Santa Cruz County education officials, every comprehensive high school in the county will have a mental health services “hub” where students can access a wide range of counseling and mental health services. Before that date, the County will launch...

By Alesandro Manzella Many people who are arrested and booked into Santa Cruz County Jail not only lose their freedom, but also access to health care and mental health services. That's according to a report released June 11 by the Santa Cruz County Grand Jury. Lack of...

The program has grown in popularity, and always has a waiting list of kids hoping to score a spot in one of two coveted weeklong sessions.

California Highway Patrol officer Sam Courtney leads a procession Wednesday for the hearse (second in line) carrying the late Santa Cruz City Fire Capt. Brian Tracy. After a two-year battle with brain cancer, Tracy died April 27. He was born and raised in Santa...