Firefighters get first ‘jump’ on CZU Complex fires
SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS—Seven days into the battle against the CZU August Lightning Complex fires, Cal Fire officials announced Saturday morning that they were able to get their first “jump” on the growing blaze in the Santa Cruz mountains.
Although the fire overnight grew to 63,000...
PVUSD kicks off superintendent search
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees launched its search for a new superintendent late last month, hammering out a loose timeline, determining how the community will be involved and discussing the characteristics they want for a new leader.
The Aug. 30 discussion...
Local film's fundraising campaign ends soon
"Service With a Smile," produced by Digital NEST, is currently in production.
A world of fiber art
Fifteen art quilts by Santa Cruz artist Ann Baldwin May are currently on exhibit at the Santa Cruz County Building in Santa Cruz and will run through July 27.
Bicyclist seriously injured after being hit by truck
A man was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon after he was struck on his bicycle by a pickup truck on Rodriguez Street.
Report: 2017 crop values declined slightly
Santa Cruz County Agricultural Commissioner Juan Hidalgo announced Wednesday the release of the 2017 crop report.
Man dies from shark attack at Santa Cruz County beach
WATSONVILLE—A 26-year-old Santa Cruz County man died Saturday after he was mauled by a great white shark near Manresa State Beach.
The victim has been identified as Ben Kelly, a prominent surfboard maker and a well-known figure in the surfing community.
According to California State Parks...
Trustees discuss student safety, employee retirement
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday narrowly rejected a proposal for a pilot program to place ID scanners at Hall District and Valencia elementary schools, which would determine whether visitors can legally be on campus.
