Spanish language bookstore installed in Santa Cruz museum
The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) is home to a new exhibit unlike anything it’s hosted before.
Update: SC Police investigate 3 shootings in less than a week
The Santa Cruz Police Department is looking into three separate shooting incidents between July31 and Tuesday night.
County Supervisors move to reduce plastics
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday agreed to ban the sale of plastic water bottles at county facilities, and told Public Works staff to create an ordinance that would require a fee for single-use cups at food service establishments.
Bay Federal raises over $21,000 for Children’s Miracle Network
Bay Federal received CO-OP Financial Services’ Miracle Match in recognition for its fundraising methods.
Pedestrian dies on Hwy 1 near Watsonville
A 28-year-old Salinas man died late Monday night when he was struck by a car while walking on Highway 1 north of the city at this Vista Point freeway entrance.
FBI launches terrorism investigation into festival shooting
The FBI launched a domestic terrorism investigation into the July 28 Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting, officials announced Tuesday.
Building their numbers at Graniterock’s Algebra Academy
One hundred and forty eighth graders are ratcheting up their math skills this week thanks to Graniterock’s Algebra Academy, which is celebrating its tenth year.
Rhea DeHart, “The lion of Pajaro,” dies
Rhea Wood DeHart was a longtime teacher, union member, mentor and activist who helped lead the drive to unionize South County teachers, reshaped Watsonville politics and remained deeply active in the community she loved until the end of her life.
Santa Cruz Police investigate shooting
The Santa Cruz Police Department is investigating a shooting that erupted on the 700 block of Chestnut Street on Saturday just after midnight.
Save Our Shores leads rally for single-use plastic reforms
Save Our Shores will host a rally in support of precedent-setting single-use plastic reforms on Tuesday on the steps of the Santa Cruz County building.
Queer Youth Leadership Awards set for Saturday
It has been almost three decades since local organizers launched the Queer Youth Leadership Awards, an event created to highlight young people whose work...
