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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.

California State Parks announces $4.1m for park projects

California State Parks announced last week the selection of 26 local park projects that will receive grants totaling $4.1 million from the California Habitat Conservation Fund (HCF) Grant Program, including one in Watsonville and two others in Santa Cruz County.

Strawberry Festival kicks off

Several roads will be closed over the weekend.

Photo Gallery | August 2, 2019

The Pajaronian Photo Gallery, August 2, 2019

Capitola officials to consider new hotel

The Capitola Planning Commission, City Council, and the public weighed in on a proposal for an 89-room hotel in the heart of the seaside village.

Try This | Aug. 2, 2019

A weekly column that celebrates local businesses — especially eateries, watering holes, coffee shops and the like.

Food Truck Tours: The best taco in the county?

This edition features a food truck that many have recommended since I started this series two months ago.

Local detailer lands presidential project

Angel Gomez said his passion for vehicles started at a young age.
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48th Annual Heritage Holiday Craft & Gift Fair opens Friday

The 48th Annual Heritage Holiday Craft & Gift Fair will run Friday and Saturday at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.  This year the event will...