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Missing Capitola man found

Capitola Police and the Sheriff's Office have located the 74-year-old man who went missing after leaving his home in Capitola early Sunday morning.

Christmas Project brings food, gifts to families

A total of 320 families at six locations received gifts on Monday, along with the makings for a Christmas meal.

Health Trust to reopen search for next executive director

The Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust will reopen its search for its next executive director due to an "unexpected turn of events" in the recruitment process, according to the organization.

Twin Lakes Church project raises 1M pounds for food bank, $100K for fire relief

Twin Lakes Church’s “Kindness Projects” raised more than one million pounds of food for Second Harvest Food Bank, $104,000 for Northern California fire relief and more, the church announced recently.

Community briefs, Dec. 14, 2018

Community briefs, Dec. 14, 2018

E. Coli outbreak traced to single farm

The outbreak of E. coli bacteria from romaine lettuce that sickened 59 people from 15 states from Oct. 5 through Nov. 16 has been traced to a reservoir on Adam Bros. Farming, Inc. in Santa Barbara County, the U.S. Center for Disease Control announced Thursday.

Monterey Bay Aquarium honors Watsonville teacher

Amesti Elementary School teacher Rachel Hitchcock was bestowed a special award by the Monterey Bay Aquarium for her efforts in education.

DNA links man to 2016 sexual assault

A Watsonville man is now facing charges after a DNA match linked him to the sexual assault of 13-year-old girl in 2016.

Newly-elected Estrada becomes mayor

Francisco Estrada was sworn in alongside newly-elected and returning councilmembers Rebecca Garcia, Lowell Hurst and Ari Parker Tuesday during the council's last meeting of 2018.

Measure L backers face investigation

Greenway Capitola, a driving force behind Measure L and outspoken opponent of efforts to expand rail services in Santa Cruz County, is facing an investigation by state elections officials for inconsistencies with campaign financial filings.
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December Update: 2025 A Year of Delivering Results

As we close out the year, I want to provide District 4 with a clear update on the work we’ve advanced together. My priorities...