Watsonville man wins Drive for Schools drawing
Drive for Schools raised $702,000 for local schools this year.
New competition takes over fairgrounds
The first-ever Outback Cutting western style horse competition is unfolding at the fairgrounds.
Volunteer Center celebrates National Volunteer Week
Local residents are invited to join the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, fellow nonprofits, and community leaders in celebrating volunteerism during National Volunteer Week, happening April 15-21.
Soquel Drive in Aptos to close down
John Presleigh, director of the county’s Public Works department, announced that work on Soquel Drive, from Trout Gulch Road intersection to 200 feet south of Aptos Street intersection, will be closed between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday due to road repairs.
Man arrested for running chop shop
SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS—Law enforcement officials on Thursday arrested a man suspected of running a “chop shop” high in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Victor Guizar Avalos, 40, was booked into Santa Cruz County Jail on charges of operating a chop shop and possessing ammunition. He was...
New health office boosts county homeless mission
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Thanks to $10 million in federal and state grants, Santa Cruz County has launched a new Housing for Health office, County Administrative Officer Carlos Palacios announced at a press conference Nov. 19.
Robert Ratner, who brings in 14 years of experience from Alameda...
Power returning, more shutoffs could happen Tuesday
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—PG&E announced Monday that workers have begun to restore electricity to the 45,000 homes and businesses in Santa Cruz County affected by the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).
County spokesman Jason Hoppin said that it could take as long as 48 hours for...
County unveils “transformative” youth crisis center
For years, Santa Cruz County lacked a youth crisis center, meaning that young people experiencing a mental health crisis were taken to overloaded emergency...
