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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a plan to purchase a mid-county building which, if it passes inspection, will house the County’s first residential mental crisis program for youth.  The new Children’s Crisis Stabilization Unit and Short Term...

Tarmo Hannula: This evening marks the first First Friday Art Tour of Santa Cruz of the New Year. The free, informal event is an arena for the public to visit area artists and take in the bounty of their work at various venues, including...

WATSONVILLE—Watsonville Police on Friday arrested a man for allegedly sexually abusing a young girl. Francisco Guzman-Marin, 66, was charged with lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14. He was booked into the Santa Cruz County Jail in lieu of $500,000 bail, jail records...

There is no denying the impact The Beatles had on popular music and culture.

A new city ordinance restricting where oversized vehicles and trailers can park took effect on March 13. The ordinance prohibits oversized vehicles and all types of trailers—regardless of size—from parking on city streets, alleys, city-owned or maintained parking lots, and other public property. City officials...

Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency celebrated the completion of a project Thursday that significantly increases the amount of recycled water used on crops throughout the area.

The folks at East Lake Village Shopping Center kicked off the holiday season with their Shop Small Saturday event, where businesses there welcomed the public to an all-day festive celebration. The event included: • Santa and Mrs. Claus greeting  • Coffee and Cars Car Show hosted by...

WATSONVILLE—Watsonville Police on Thursday arrested 27-year-old twin brothers for allegedly stabbing two men on the 100 block of Grant Street on Aug. 30, Watsonville Police spokeswoman Michelle Pulido said. Angel Sanchez was arrested in Watsonville. Victor Sanchez was arrested in San Jose. Both were booked...

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced recently that they located and eradicated seven opium poppy growing operations in Monterey County.

A scam via mobile phones is sweeping the Central Coast and elsewhere, where people are being told they owe money for using Bay Area toll roads.  Scammers typically pose as toll collectors and send phone text messages stating the recipient owes money, with warnings of...