Photo Story: Aviation Education
Fourth grade students from Mar Vista Elementary School get an up-close view of a Robinson 22 helicopter Tuesday during a tour of the Watsonville Municipal Airport.
Now in its third year, the community outreach program by the Municipal Airport exposed kids to various aspects...
Local artist cuts a new direction
Watsonville artist Elizabeth Williams will show her latest artworks in a new exhibit at Fruition Brewing in Watsonville.
"Folk Art, Assemblage Dolls and Painted Cut-Outs," will feature around 50 works of painted wood sculptures, assemblage, paintings on wood and more.
“This show came about because I...
County Supervisors adopt E-bike rules
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a new ordinance that prohibits E-bikes from most places where pedestrians walk, with some exceptions.
In approving Santa Cruz County Code 9.54, the supervisors expanded the previous rule governing motorized bikes and expanded it...
Santa Cruz Police investigate school threat
The Santa Cruz Police Department on Wednesday responded to a threat of violence found written on the wall of a middle school in Santa Cruz.
PHOTO: Public goes behind the scenes at local farms
People venture into Esperanza Community Farms on Lee Road in Watsonville Oct. 7 during the 10th annual Open Farms Tour. Every year, a handful of farms around Santa Cruz County open their doors over a chosen weekend to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of how...
Quake rocks coast
A brief but powerful earthquake rocked the Monterey and San Francisco bay areas early Thursday.
Briefs: Polka band to perform at Oktoberfest Santa Cruz
Polka band to perform at Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest returns to Messiah Lutheran Church, 801 High St. in Santa Cruz, on Sept. 30 from noon to 4pm.
The event will feature German food, beer and wine, along with various activities for children and families.
The Thirsty Nine polka band...
State announces new pesticide rule
The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) on Dec. 19 announced a new rule that will provide notice to the public in advance of applications...