Hazardous material removal begins in CZU fire zone
BOULDER CREEK—Several small teams of federal workers—many members wearing hazardous materials outfits—were in a small neighborhood tucked in the Santa Cruz Mountains north of Boulder Creek Monday, removing dangerous materials from sites where fire razed houses to the ground.
The work by the Environmental Protection...
Man who allegedly threatened hospital arrested
A man from Albuquerque, N.M. was arrested early Wednesday morning for allegedly threatening to use a gun to commit an assault at Dominican Hospital.
Cabrillo president concedes Measure R
APTOS—Cabrillo College President Matt Wetstein in a March 31 email thanked voters who supported Measure R, which would have funded construction and infrastructure projects at the college’s Aptos and Watsonville campuses.
The $274 million bond measure would have placed about $20 per $100,000 on the...
Teacher adds to his résumé
A local math teacher is leaving today for a trip to New York City, where he will receive a prestigious teaching award.
Thousands in Santa Cruz join national rally
Hundreds of people march and rally in downtown Santa Cruz Saturday in the "Families Belong Together" demonstration.
Jail staff ends standoff
Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies on Tuesday ended a short standoff at the Main Jail by inmates who said the facility was too cold.
Open Streets returns to Santa Cruz
Open Streets Santa Cruz returns to West Cliff Drive on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., creating a pop-up street park along Santa Cruz’s iconic coastline.
Council to consider wireless ordinance changes
The Watsonville City Council will consider updating a city ordinance Tuesday to comply with state and federal laws on wireless facilities.
Watsonville’s Jillian Lerma delivers win over Palma in walk-off fashion |...
Watsonville senior Jillian Lerma delivered a walk-off RBI single in the Wildcatz’s 2-1 win over Palma in extra innings in Pacific Coast Athletic League...