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Federal shutdown prompts early CalFresh disbursement

Santa Cruz County officials on Monday advised that anyone who receives CalFresh benefits will receive an early issuance of benefits for February, beginning the week of Jan. 16-20.

Judge blocks citizenship question on 2020 census

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from adding a question about citizenship to the 2020 Census, a ruling that will almost certainly be challenged and wind its way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Standoff underway with possible stabbing suspect

A man was stabbed at a car wash on Freedom Boulevard and Blanca Lane before 9 a.m. Monday morning in a failed carjacking attempt.

Man arrested for stabbing, attempted carjacking

A man was stabbed at a car wash on Main Street before 9 a.m. Monday morning in a failed carjacking attempt.

Burglar caught by residents’ hidden cameras

A Soquel man was arrested Friday after he was reportedly caught burglarizing his former Aptos residence.

About Town, Week of Jan. 14

Observations from around the Pajaro Valley.

Two Watsonville businesses cited for underage alcohol sales

Two Watsonville restaurants were cited for selling alcohol to minors during decoy operations on Jan. 4 and 11.

Community briefs, Jan. 11, 2019

Community briefs, Jan. 11, 2019

County briefs, Jan. 11, 2019

County briefs, Jan. 11, 2019

Fungus Fair returns this weekend

With a motto of “keeping the fun in fungi,” the Santa Cruz Fungus Fair will take place for the 45th year in a row in downtown Santa Cruz Friday through Sunday.
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Countywide history fair set for Watsonville

In the late 1800s, Claus Spreckels ran a mill that processed locally grown sugar beets, a thriving industry that is generally credited with seeing...