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December 16, 2025

A celebration of dance

The 15th annual ¡Cultura Caliente! scholarship fundraiser is scheduled for Friday in the Henry J. Mello Center.

County Supervisors table leaf blower ban

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday tabled a proposed ordinance that would have prohibited the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in the unincorporated parts of Santa Cruz County. It is not clear when the item will return for reconsideration. Under the ordinance—which was...

State parks open and busy

With summer in full bloom, people from throughout the world will come to California to visit its 280 state parks, which stretch from its southern border deserts to its redwood-crowned north.

​​PVUSD seeks applicants for interim superintendent

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While Pajaro Valley Unified School District conducts the search for the permanent Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Trustees is seeking a qualified individual to serve as an Interim Superintendent to ensure a smooth transition. Those interested must submit their resume and letter of intent...

PG&E shuts battery storage facility after failed restart

PG&E officials halted activities around the planned restart of its battery storage facility in Moss Landing on June 1, the same day it initiated those restart activities. Company officials say they made the decision “out of an abundance of caution,” and did not give an...

RTC hires new executive director

Guy Preston has been hired as the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission’s new executive director, the agency recently announced.

Latino Role Models conference goes virtual Saturday

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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The annual Latino Role Models conference will return for its 11th year—in a virtual format—Saturday from 9:30am-1pm. The free event was founded and is still organized by Senderos, a nonprofit that aims to create successful pathways for the Latinx community of Santa Cruz...

PHOTOS: Watsonville honors all who served

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Veterans march along Main Street in Watsonville Saturday during Veterans Day ceremonies. About 60 vets, on foot or aboard several early day fire engines, left St. Patrick's Church and made their way to the Mello Center where they were greeted by a host of...

PHOTO: Wild land fire controlled

Abandoned boat damaged in blaze.

Planning Commission upholds city’s scores for cannabis licenses

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WATSONVILLE—In a decision that will likely head to the Watsonville City Council for another heated debate, the Planning Commission on Tuesday voted 4-3 to deny an appeal from a cannabis company that cried foul after missing out on one of the city’s three dispensary...
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Watsonville Fire Chief Rudy López to step down

Watsonville Fire Chief Rudy López has announced his retirement after 35 years of service to the community. HIs retirement will be effective Dec. 31.  López...