Soquel water rates to rise
The Soquel Creek Water District Board of Directors on Tuesday approved a five-year rate hike for its customers, which district officials say was created to help the district better maintain its aquifer supplies, fund ongoing operations and prevent saltwater intrusion caused by groundwater overdraft.
Science off the edge: City holds annual Egg Drop contest
Hundreds of contestants lined up in the alley next to the Watsonville Civic Plaza building Wednesday afternoon to test their skills at engineering.
City: New funding sources could not replace sunsetting sales tax
With Watsonville's Measure G sunsetting in 2021 and an uncertain economic landscape in the near future, city officials are hoping voters will once again jump on board if the measure is placed on a future ballot for renewal.
Santa Cruz Symphony performances to be held this weekend
Led by Maestro Daniel Stewart, they symphony will hold concerts in both Santa Cruz and Watsonville.
Crews begin replacing Bridge Street median
The days are numbered for the notoriously green median on Bridge Street.
PHOTO: Police show up in force to gun incident
A strong showing of armed police prepare to storm a home on the 100 block of Hillcrest Drive off of Salinas Road Wednesday in Royal Oaks.
Feds: Man advertised drug sale app on campus-wide posters
Federal and local investigators say they thwarted a plan by a UC Santa Cruz student to sell illegal drugs with a smartphone app after he reportedly advertised the services on posters around campus.
New homes moving forward
Work continues on Harkins Slough Road of 48 single-family townhomes on a 4.72-acre site behind Ramsay Park.
Changes possible for Bay View Hotel, other properties
The iconic Bay View Hotel in Aptos is one of several properties being considered for conversion to long-term rental units.
PG&E shuts battery storage facility after failed restart
PG&E officials halted activities around the planned restart of its battery storage facility in Moss Landing on June 1, the same day it initiated...
