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Loaves and Fishes to host annual Empty Bowls

Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes will host its 14th annual Empty Bowls dinner and auction Saturday, Sept. 9 from 5-9 p.m. at the Lagoon House at Pajaro Dunes.

Escalante named Janus CEO

Retired Capitola Police Chief Rudy Escalante has been named Janus of Santa Cruz’s new chief executive officer.

Deputies rescue 22 suspected fighting roosters

A Watsonville man was arrested Friday after he was found to be in possession of several roosters used for fighting, the Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office said.

PHOTO: Chili for charity

Aldina Real Estate's fourth annual Business Expo Charity Chili Cook-Off Contest was held Saturday.

Crews clean up Pajaro River

Save Our Shores’ staff and volunteers removed more than 250 pounds of waste from the Pajaro River on Friday via kayak, canoe and stand-up paddleboard.

New cannabis licensing manager named

County Administrative Officer Carlos J. Palacios announced that Robin Bolster-Grant is the county’s new cannabis licensing manager.

PHOTO: Moreland Notre Dame launches Transitional Kindergarten

Moreland Notre Dame School launched its first Transitional Kindergarten when school opened on Aug. 23.

Temps to dip, then bump up

A typical weather pattern of a mix of clouds and sun in the mornings, followed by sunny afternoons, has settled in the Monterey Bay for the next week.
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Baking up fun: Santa Cruz County Fair starts Wednesday

A giant apple pie made of fabric sits near the entrance of JJ Crosetti Hall at the 2026 Santa Cruz County Fair. The work represents...
Terns in flight

Photo Gallery Sept. 14, 2026