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South County sewer line replacement planned

The Santa Cruz County Public Works is hoping to replace a little more than five miles of sewer line in the unincorporated part of South County, a massive project that includes five areas in Watsonville.

Radio station closer to broadcasting

Santa Cruz County’s next community radio station moved one step further to being on the air on June 22 when the Federal Communications Commission approved its license to broadcast.

Car slams into hotel

A driver rammed a vehicle into a room at the Rio Sands Hotel on Monday.

Serving up tacos with soul

More than 1,000 people attended the first-ever Summer Soul Festival at Pinto Lake County Park on Sunday.

Council to consider 150-unit housing project

The Watsonville City Council will consider approving a project Tuesday that would add 150 housing units off of Ohlone Parkway.

PHOTO: Woodies on display

There was a large turnout for the annual Woodies on the Wharf Saturday in Santa Cruz where more than 200 stylish, wood-bodied cars were on display on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.

Dead bird tests positive for West Nile Virus

A dead bird found in Santa Cruz County tested positive for West Nile Virus, county health officials said Friday.

Cabrillo Stage’s 'Rent' opens June 28, with some local talent

The Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning "Rent" is coming to Santa Cruz County as part of the Cabrillo Stage Summer Musical Festival.

Man severely burned in explosion at Hangar Way

A 30-year-old-man is currently being treated at a Bay Area trauma burn center after an explosion burned half of his body late Tuesday night in Watsonville.

Confusion widespread after Trump reverses immigration policy

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would reverse policies which had been separating the children of illegal immigrants with their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Photo story: Proposition 50 on ballot, polls open for election day

A group of abut a dozen people wave their signs advocating for YES of Proposition 50 Monday on the Rio Del Mar over-crossing to...