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March 1, 2026

Sheriff’s deputy, security guard thwart inmate escape

A Santa Cruz County Jail inmate was recaptured Monday during an attempted escape on a visit to Dominican Hospital

Hoping to avoid final chapter, Kelly’s Books looks for help

Now, Pleskunas is fighting to keep her store open after lackluster Christmas sales have made it hard to pay her suppliers. She has asked for community help via the fundraising website GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/kelly039s-books

PHOTO: weekend crash still under investigation

Motorist suffered major injuries.

One killed, several injured in crash with Metro bus

One man was killed and several others were injured late Tuesday morning in a three-vehicle crash involving a Santa Cruz Metro bus at the intersection of 41st Avenue and Clares Street in Capitola.

Annual Community Mural Paint Day returns

Local artist Paul de Worken of Monterey Bay Murals began his day early on Monday morning, setting up buckets of paint, brushes and other supplies for the fourth annual Community Mural Paint Day.

Teens arrested for burglary

Four Watsonville teens were arrested Monday after allegedly burglarizing a residence on Lakeview Road, abandoning their vehicle near Watsonville High School and then fleeing across the school’s campus

‘Night of the Living Composers’ returns

New Music Works of Santa Cruz will host its annual “Night of the Living Composers” on March 30 at the Samper Recital Hall at Cabrillo College in Aptos.

Night bike ride set through downtown

Light Up the Night, a family-friendly community bike event, will come to Watsonville on March 29.

Annual mural painting day slated for Monday

The fourth annual Watsonville Community Mural Paint Day will take place Monday beginning at 9 a.m. at PVPSA’s 335 East Lake Ave. location.

Annual Taekwondo championship held in Watsonville

The Santa Cruz Open Taekwondo Championships was held Saturday for the 28th year running, and this time Watsonville played host.
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Santa Cruz County Superintendent of Schools Faris Sabbah addresses about 150 high school students at the start of the Santa Cruz Countuy Youth Civics Summit at Cabrillo College.

Students learn the power of the vote at Civics Summit

On Friday, about 150 high school juniors from across Santa Cruz County cast their first ballots on three issues that, if passed, would dramatically...