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'Prescription Drug Take Back Day' educates public about medication abuse

Saturday is “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day,” a federal program designed to encourage safe and convenient ways of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

Community Foundation gave more than $7 million in grants in 2016

Community Foundation Santa Cruz County gave out more than $7 million in grants to 482 organizations in Santa Cruz County and beyond, the organization announced April 19.

Kittens rescued from landfill

A local nonprofit announced that it had saved 37 kittens across Santa Cruz County last week, including three that were found abandoned at the Buena Vista Landfill.

Sinkhole closes lane, off-ramp on Hwy 1

A major repair project on a large sinkhole continued Monday on northbound Highway 1 at Buena Vista Drive. Heavy rains contributed to the crater opening up just off the highway south of the northbound Buena Vista exit.

Armed man robs pizza shop

A man armed with a handgun robbed a pizza shop Saturday morning.

A close-up view of World War II

The Pajaro Valley Historical Association will host their Annual Vintage Picnic July 1 that will showcase World War II.

Car bursts into flames after pursuit

A sedan is fully engulfed in flames Wednesday on the Buena Vista exit in Watsonville

Community briefs, July 13: Neighborhood Business Expo scheduled

Community briefs, July 13, 2017
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Man arrested after trying to kidnap girl

A Castroville man is facing kidnapping charges after he allegedly grabbed a 10-year-old girl who was walking home Friday. Salvador Hernandez-Saldivar, 61, was charged with...