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Bay Federal raises over $21,000 for Children’s Miracle Network

Bay Federal received CO-OP Financial Services’ Miracle Match in recognition for its fundraising methods.

Building their numbers at Graniterock’s Algebra Academy

One hundred and forty eighth graders are ratcheting up their math skills this week thanks to Graniterock’s Algebra Academy, which is celebrating its tenth year.

Pedestrian dies on Hwy 1 near Watsonville

A 28-year-old Salinas man died late Monday night when he was struck by a car while walking on Highway 1 north of the city at this Vista Point freeway entrance.

Rhea DeHart, “The lion of Pajaro,” dies

Rhea Wood DeHart was a longtime teacher, union member, mentor and activist who helped lead the drive to unionize South County teachers, reshaped Watsonville politics and remained deeply active in the community she loved until the end of her life.

FBI launches terrorism investigation into festival shooting

The FBI launched a domestic terrorism investigation into the July 28 Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting, officials announced Tuesday.

Santa Cruz Police investigate shooting

The Santa Cruz Police Department is investigating a shooting that erupted on the 700 block of Chestnut Street on Saturday just after midnight.

Thousands attend Strawberry Festival

Thousands of visitors poured into the 25th annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival over the weekend to relish the cash crop of the Pajaro Valley.

About Town, Week of Aug. 5

About Town, Week of Aug. 5

Count shows slight decline in county homeless

Santa Cruz County saw a slight decline in its numbers of homeless people after the biennial count conducted in January.

Save Our Shores leads rally for single-use plastic reforms

Save Our Shores will host a rally in support of precedent-setting single-use plastic reforms on Tuesday on the steps of the Santa Cruz County building.
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Man shot to death in Main Street business center

One person was shot to death Wednesday night in a suite of restaurants and businesses that includes Chipotle and Habit Burger on the 1000...