Photographer documents California Indigenous groups
Local photographer and documentarian Kirti Bassendine will present her latest exhibition, “Contemporary Indigenous Voices of California's South Coast Range,” from Aug. 17-27 at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History.
The project showcases photography and short films of elders and culture-bearers from tribal nations,...
Coalition sues Monterey Ag Commissioner, Department of Pesticide Regulation
A group of educators, union officials and pesticide reform advocates have sued the California Department of Pesticide Regulation and the Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner, alleging they have repeatedly allowed dangerous pesticides to be used near schools.
The lawsuit was filed March 29 in Monterey County...
Testicle Festival returns to Estrada Deer Camp for 14th iteration on Aug. 27
WATSONVILLE—The Young Farmers and Ranchers (YFR) will host the 14th annual Testicle Festival at Estrada Deer Camp in Watsonville on Aug. 27.
The annual event is a fundraiser for YFR, a program of the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau. Guests are invited to enjoy live...
Local Democratic organization questions Dutra mailer
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz County Democratic Central Committee (SCCDCC) on Wednesday sent a cease and desist letter to Jimmy Dutra–who is running for the Santa Cruz County Fourth District Supervisor seat–after he sent an election mailer bearing the logo of the Democrat party.
The...
Fireworks seizure the largest in Watsonville history
Watsonville police arrested two men on July 3 after they were found with more than 4,500 pounds of illegal fireworks.
The bust is the largest in Watsonville Police history, and the biggest on the Central Coast this year, police spokeswoman Michelle Pulido said.
Luis Martinez and...
CASA executive director announces retirement
After six years as the executive director of CASA of Santa Cruz County, Cynthia Druley will retire in August.
County’s new Public Defender office begins operations
SANTA CRUZ—Santa Cruz County’s new Public Defender office began operations on July 1, and the department’s roughly 60 employees celebrated the occasion with a barbecue in the backyard of its May Avenue headquarters.
The new office includes an increased number of attorneys, in addition to...
Rose garden volunteers prepare as county fair approaches
Tucked away toward the back of the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, between the horse arenas and livestock barns, is a small rose garden that often goes unnoticed by many attending the annual fair.
Run by the Monterey Bay Rose Society (MBRS) since 2009, the garden...
Man caught with illegal weapons, ammunition
A Watsonville man was arrested Thursday after he was found to be in possession of illegal guns, ammunition and high-capacity magazines.
Countryside arts festival starts up
A countywide celebration of visual and performing arts kicked off Thursday and will run through April 26.
The Ripple Effect Santa Cruz County Arts Festival...
