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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—In early November 2021, Meals on Wheels’ (MOW) congregate meal sites reopened to older adults across Santa Cruz County for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Staff and volunteers from MOW, a program of umbrella organization Community Bridges, combined their...

WATSONVILLE—Despite the economic shutdowns resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, the city of Watsonville’s overall sales tax revenues have held steady thanks to a myriad of reasons, including a sharp rise in online and local shopping. That’s according to Administrative Services Director Cindy Czerwin who at...

Terra Cultura organization co-directors Rachel and Jessica Wohlander are inviting the South County community to join them tomorrow for a special workshop.

A California Highway Patrol officer surveys the damage where a Chevrolet 1500 pickup slammed into a Buick LaCrosse on San Andreas Road Thursday. CHP officer Fred Smith said the male driver of the pickup, that was traveling south of San Andreas Road, appeared to...

WATSONVILLE—New metal signs were installed Wednesday on the “Welcome to Watsonville” signboard on Main Street.  The move, headed up by the Sons of Italy, the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and the Watsonville Woman’s Club, was designed to update the large wood signboard...

Walk, run, skip, or roll at the 38th Annual Human Race Walkathon and Fun Run on Saturday May 12th. Enjoy music along the 5-mile course, a people's parade, costumes, yummy bites throughout the day, and family-friendly activities at the post-race party as the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County rolls out the red carpet for all fundraising superstars. The Human Race is our community's largest giving campaign. This year, more than 125 Human Race teams are reaching out for your support. You can lend your hand by simply giving a donation to your favorite cause, becoming a fundraiser, or making a donation and participating on Race Day. Your donation serves as your entry into the race.

PAJARO—Last year, every eighth-grader in Monterey County was given the gift of a lifetime: A chance to see the Tony Award-winning musical “Hamilton: An American Musical” live in San Francisco. Thanks to a generous donation by the Dan and Lillian King Foundation, 9,000 kids from...

WATSONVILLE—Farmers markets around the county continue to operate through the COVID-19 crisis since they are deemed essential businesses.  Though some of the markets have pared down their offerings, eliminating things such as flowers, nursery goods, some prepared foods and entertainment, the outdoor venues still play...

4th Annual Burrito Bash! Saturday, September 29, 2019 11:00am-6:00pm. A day of live music, a car show, food, activities, jalapeno eating contest, brews and burritos!

Join us in Celebrating the Health Trust's 20th Anniversary at the Evening of Wine and Roses! The flavors of community, in service of good health! The Evening of Wine & Roses fundraiser features more than 20 wineries from the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation; tastes from area restaurants, caterers and brewers; immersion in an atmosphere of locally grown roses and exquisite flowers, complemented by silent and live auctions featuring celebrated wines and other unique gifts. Also…try your luck in a Vacation Raffle - a chance to win a getaway for two to your choice of tropical paradises: Cancun, Mexico or Key West, Florida $100 per ticket - only 200 tickets available for sale! Second prize: $1,000 CASH 100% of net event proceeds support health promotion programs for Pajaro Valley residents. Must be 21 and over to attend