United Way accepting applications for Emergency Food and Shelter Program
The United Way of Santa Cruz County is accepting applications from agencies that provide food and shelter services looking for financial assistance.
The local United Way branch will have $340,041 to distribute to qualifying nonprofit, faith-based and local government agencies through its Emergency Food and...
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...
Photo story: Aromas day coming
In this 2023 photo, thousands of people pour into Aromas for the annual Aromas Day. The free event, which runs Aug. 25 from 9am-4pm. will feature yard sales, food stands, live music, arts and crafts, breakfast at the grange, and stage entertainment. (Photo by...
Woman arrested after tossing illegal gun
A Watsonville woman was arrested Monday after she reportedly tossed a sawed-off shotgun before leading police on a short foot chase.
Small Business Saturday returns to East Lake Village
Nationwide event aims to encourage shopping at small, local stores.
Bag containing gun, ammo found at Aptos High
Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies and Pajaro Valley Unified School District officials are investigating after a bag containing a firearm and ammunition was found...
