PHOTO: Woodies on display
There was a large turnout for the annual Woodies on the Wharf Saturday in Santa Cruz where more than 200 stylish, wood-bodied cars were on display on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.
Dead bird tests positive for West Nile Virus
A dead bird found in Santa Cruz County tested positive for West Nile Virus, county health officials said Friday.
Cabrillo Stage’s 'Rent' opens June 28, with some local talent
The Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning "Rent" is coming to Santa Cruz County as part of the Cabrillo Stage Summer Musical Festival.
Man severely burned in explosion at Hangar Way
A 30-year-old-man is currently being treated at a Bay Area trauma burn center after an explosion burned half of his body late Tuesday night in Watsonville.
Confusion widespread after Trump reverses immigration policy
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would reverse policies which had been separating the children of illegal immigrants with their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border.
First-ever Summer Soul Festival coming to Pinto Lake
The first-ever Summer Soul Festival will take over Pinto Lake County Park on Sunday from 1-7 p.m., with soul star Brenton Wood headlining.
Freedom Rotary dedicates scholarship to Hal Hyde
To honor Hal Hyde’s dedication to education over the years, the Freedom Rotary Club established a scholarship in his name.
Red Cross honors ‘Heroes’
Thirteen Hero awards were issued to community members on June 15 for “their acts of courage or compassion,” the American Red Cross said.
Landis Ave. fire displaces 10
Watsonville Fire Capt. Matt Ryan (right) and other firefighters help size up a fire that broke out on the second floor of a home at 129 Landis Ave. Thursday.
K9 officer helps find loaded handgun; man arrested
A man was arrested late last month on multiple felony charges after he ditched a loaded gun and ran from Capitola Police.
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