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November 6, 2025

Forum highlights CalFresh program

The CalFresh Forum took place Friday at the Watsonville Civic Plaza.

Pajaro Valley Arts, others receive federal grants

Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.), announced Monday that five Central Coast arts programs received federal grants totaling $115,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts.

PV Water kicks off next phase of basin plan

A standing-room-only crowd greeted the Board of Directors as the Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency introduced its plan Monday to address the Valley’s critically overdrafted groundwater basin with local resources and become compliant before the state’s

Aptos home goes up in flames

An Aptos home went up in flames early Thursday morning but no injures were reported.

PHOTO: Helping the needy

Alianza Charter School eighth-graders Yaviana Prado (from left), Ivan Garcia, Isabella Orejel, Jazmin Castañeda and Ala Ruiz show a sampling of the more than 100 gifts their class rounded up for foster kids over the holidays in the class of Cornelio Garcia.

New Years Eve with Ella's at the Airport!

Join Ella’s at the Airport for a 5 course New Year’s Eve Dinner & East Coast Countdown with a Complimentary Glass O’ Bubbly. Sunday, December 31st | 5pm & 7:30 Seating The dinner options include beef Short Ribs or Pork Tenderloin or Stuffed Acorn Squash. Scroll down for complete menu. For Reservations Call (831) 728-3282

Celebrate the big game with big specials from Straw Hat Pizza

For this special one day event enjoy HALF OFF on all LARGE PIZZAS during the game (dine in only). Wash down all the delicious game day munchies with a BUDWEISER SPECIAL for only $4. Half time festivities will include a special RAFFLE for our football enthusiasts. Don't miss out on the fun! If you are watching the big game from home or host your own party Straw Hat Pizza has you covered with a one day only delivery special! 2 Large Pizzas 12 Mojave Hot Wings 6 Groovy Twists & We'll throw in 2 FREE 2 liter sodas to wash it down All for only $55

Now Hiring Marketing Associate

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Local students learn about strawberry growing

MacQuiddy Elementary students were given a special treat Friday when local farmer Javier Zamora visited during lunch break to teach them about strawberries.

PHOTO: Honoring the fallen

Bag piper Mick Bench took part in a Memorial Day ceremony at the Evergreen Cemetery in Santa Cruz today.
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Proposition 50 starts strong, with 64% of the statewide vote

This story has been updated with new results and with a statement from the Santa Cruz County Republican party chair. Statewide voting results Wednesday morning...