Surfers celebrate Juneteenth in Santa Cruz
About 150 people plunged into the Pacific Saturday at Cowell’s Beach for the third annual Liberation Paddle Out celebration of Juneteenth.
With the aid of around two dozen experienced surfers and other supporters, the crowd fitted themselves with wetsuits, took in a brief surf lesson...
April 6 2024 Edition
These are a collection of images from our photojournalist Tarmo Hannula that did not make it into stories, but we think should be enjoyed. Do you have a photo you’d like to be considered for our gallery? Send it to [email protected].
Dutra takes lead in bid to keep District 6 seat
Updated 11/6 at 10am
Watsonville City Councilman Jimmy Dutra held on to his lead Wednesday in the race to keep his District 6 seat against challenger Trina Coffman-Gomez, increasing his lead to just over 54% of the vote, early results showed Thursday.
Dutra, who also...
Group touts oral health success, working for more
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Between 2014 and 2018, the number of 0-2-year-olds on Medi-Cal who visited the dentist in Santa Cruz County went up 238 percent, thanks to the advocacy of a local group focused on dental health.
In addition, visits for 3-9-year-olds went up 31 percent...
Philanthropist, publisher Rowland Rebele dies
Rowland Rebele, a publisher and philanthropist who wanted to give away all of his money before he passed away, died Saturday at the age of 93.
“Reb,” as he liked to be called, served in the U.S. Navy and attended Stanford University before embarking on...
Expo fuses fun and learning
The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) Expo unfolded Saturday at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, showcasing science, art projects and demonstrations in three buildings for Santa Cruz County students, grades K-12.
“One of the main goals of the Expo is to offer a place...
Health Trust provides health screenings for local residents
The Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust provided diabetes prevention education and blood glucose screenings to residents attending the Watsonville Certified Farmer's Market downtown on May 25.
Long-term Pajaro recovery plan will involve task force
Recovery planning in Pajaro is entering a new long-term phase, more than four months after the Pajaro River levee was breached during heavy rain. The breach flooded the area and caused widespread property and infrastructure damage.
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors received an update...
Photo story: Floodwaters cover Elkhorn Road
After their tuck stalled in this flooded section of Elkhorn Road Saturday these men wait for help. Scores of motorists were turned away at...
