Santa Cruz County gets a new County Executive Officer
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously named Nicole Coburn as its County Executive Officer, making official the unanimous Oct. 8 decision to name her as the final candidate.
The meeting was held in the Scotts Valley City Council Chambers as the...
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Johanna Miller
FOOD: Taqueria Tepeque
An unfortunate set of circumstances left me stranded in Capitola on Feb. 9 after high winds toppled wires onto both sides of Hwy. 1, shutting down the thoroughfare between there and Aptos. I had planned to shop at the Capitola Mall and...
Art Hike Challenge encourages guests to visit county parks
A new series of murals has been installed at Pinto Lake County Park, with the goal of encouraging more visitors to the park and showcasing local art.
The murals are part of the Art Hike Challenge, organized by County Parks Friends (CPF). Guests can download...
Chamber announces annual awardees
The Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture has announced its annual awardees, including the man and woman of the year.
Nita Gizdich was on her ranch Tuesday morning, and as usual she was working.
Although sweeping the driveway leading to her iconic pie shop was...
Photo story: City Plaza Revitalization to kick off
Workers put up temporary fencing around a section of Watsonville Plaza in preparation for the City Plaza Revitalization project. The project is expected to take about one year. A groundbreaking Ceremony will take place Thursday from 4-5pm.
Hazelwood Park planting effort underway
In addition to Tuesday’s work day, volunteers are needed on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon to help with planting native plants and 10 trees throughout Hazelwood Park.
PHOTO: Public invited to help complete Covid memorial this weekend
A large mosaic sculpture, created by local artists Kathleen Crocetti and Monica Galvan to memorialize victims of Covid 19 now stands in a field near upper Struve Slough. On Saturday and Sunday from 2-6pm each day, community members who have lost someone to Covid...
Moss Landing mushroom business expands to Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ—Far West Fungi mushroom farm of Moss Landing is branching out. They recently opened their first-ever store in downtown Santa Cruz.
In the works for the past two years, the new spot will feature about 16 varieties of fresh mushrooms, dozens of dried mushrooms,...
‘Catz claw St. Francis in PCAL Mission North opener | High...
After suffering a disappointing loss in front of the home crowd two weeks ago, Watsonville High managed to bounce back just in the nick...
