Wild land fire chars 5 acres in Scotts Valley
A wild land fire ate up five acres of trees and brush Sunday afternoon off of Conference Drive in Scotts Valley.
Whooping cough on the rise, county health officials warn
The number of cases of whooping cough in Santa Cruz County has more than doubled during the first four months of 2018, county officials announced Monday.
PHOTO: Hot rods in Capitola
People enjoy viewing dozens of classic cars, hot rods and muscle cars at the Capitola Rod & Custom Classic Car Show Saturday.
Annual exhibit opens at Sierra Azul nursery
"Sculpture Is 2018: In the Garden" is the 12th annual sculpture exhibit put on by Pajaro Valley Arts and Sierra Azul. It runs through Oct. 31 at the nursery, located at 2660 East Lake Ave. in Watsonville.
RTC to consider rail line agreement
The Regional Transportation Commission will consider approving an agreement Thursday with Lakeville, Minn.-based Progressive Rail to run the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line.
County releases proposed strategic plan
County officials have released the proposed six-year strategic plan.
PHOTO: Car tips over on Soquel Drive
California Highway Patrol officer Jesus Ruiz takes measurements at the scene of a crash on Soquel Drive Tuesday where a woman was injured.
Report: Number of sickened by pesticides increases
Illnesses caused by agricultural pesticide exposure in California rose nearly 50 percent in 2015, according to data released May 31 by the Department of Pesticide Regulation.
PHOTO: Vehicles collide on Freedom Boulevard
Emergency workers struggle to extricate a female juvenile from a smashed-in car Wednesday on Freedom Boulevard
Man arrested after lengthy standoff
A man who held police at bay while armed with a knife was arrested late at night on Sept. 4 outside a Herman Avenue...