Work begins Monday on Hwy 129/Carlton Road intersection
A project to improve the intersection of Highway 129 and Carlton Road beginning next week will result in traffic delays and a temporary closure.
“Know their names” event memorializes dead Gazan children
Many of the several dozen people gathered at the Santa Cruz County Government Center Friday afternoon were in tears as Rolla Alaydi described her numerous family members who have been killed or injured in the war in Gaza.
Alaydi was one of several speakers for...
Farmers Market store now open on East Lake
WATSONVILLE—A new business featuring a meat counter, a taqueria, fresh produce, a dairy section and a wide range of groceries recently opened on East Lake Avenue near Holohan Road.
The store, called Farmers Market, also boasts a panaderia—or bakery— that features freshly baked Mexican pastries...
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Food: Bantam
My wife Sarah and I recently had a great dinner at Bantam on the west side of Santa Cruz. Opened in 2012 Bantam, 1010 Fair Ave.,...
COVID-19 Daily Update: Santa Cruz County up to 34 cases
Santa Cruz County officials as of Friday morning had confirmed 34 COVID-19 cases.
Neighboring Monterey County, meanwhile, had 27 confirmed cases of the highly-contagious virus as of Friday morning. That county also announced that it had tested more than 400 residents.
There are a total of...
Leaders push for farmworkers to receive Covid-19 vaccine
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—More than one million people have so far received a Covid-19 vaccine, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
These “frontline” workers in tier 1a of the state’s protocol include health care workers, first responders and other people who interact directly with patients.
In...
CASA creates truancy court program
A Santa Cruz County organization that helps young people embroiled in the juvenile court system has taken on a new role: working with those who are chronically absent from school and involved with truancy court.
In taking on that role, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)...
Federal shutdown prompts early CalFresh disbursement
Santa Cruz County officials on Monday advised that anyone who receives CalFresh benefits will receive an early issuance of benefits for February, beginning the week of Jan. 16-20.
Pajaro Valley Health Care District seeks applicants for Measure N oversight...
The Pajaro Valley Health Care District is seeking community members to serve on the Measure N Citizens’ Oversight Committee, which monitors spending of bond...
