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December 6, 2025

PG&E shuts battery storage facility after failed restart

PG&E officials halted activities around the planned restart of its battery storage facility in Moss Landing on June 1, the same day it initiated those restart activities. Company officials say they made the decision “out of an abundance of caution,” and did not give an...

Capitola Wharf repair underway

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State and city officials joined around 100 people recently to kick off repairs of the storm-damaged Capitola Wharf.  Attendees spoke about a multi-year journey that led to the groundbreaking ceremony.  “This wharf for 130 years has been an essential part of this community,” said Congressman Jimmy...

Grand Jury reports call for jail oversight, praise PVUSD’s covid response

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury has released the results of its eight latest investigations, which typically delve into the inner workings of county and city governmental operations. While the subjects of the investigations are required to submit responses, they do not...

Local company to offer free Wi-Fi in plaza

People who spend time in Watsonville Plaza eating their lunch, talking to friends or just relaxing in the sun can now engage in a new activity: surfing the internet.

Report of gun-wielding man draws police response

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's deputies conduct a high-risk car stop Tuesday morning on Holohan Road after receiving reports of a man pointing a rifle at agricultural workers.

PHOTO: Turn proves too tight for big rig

A big rig is stalled in an awkward angle at the corner of Buena Vista Drive at San Andreas Road Friday.

PHOTOS: Hunger Fighters of the Year

Second Harvest Food Bank held its annual awards dinner at Hotel Paradox in Santa Cruz Wednesday evening.

RTC director recommends agency pass on unsolicited electric rail proposal

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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission Director Guy Preston on Thursday recommended that the agency not pursue a partnership with a company hoping to provide electric passenger rail service from Capitola to Santa Cruz, citing the cost of fixing tracks and other...

Feds: Man advertised drug sale app on campus-wide posters

Federal and local investigators say they thwarted a plan by a UC Santa Cruz student to sell illegal drugs with a smartphone app after he reportedly advertised the services on posters around campus.

Community Foundation elects new president | Community Briefs

APTOS—The Community Foundation Santa Cruz County recently announced that David Doolin has been appointed president of the board of the organization.   Doolin has been with Petrinovich Pugh & Company, LLP since 1992 and a partner since 1997. He is responsible for providing audit and...
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 5-11

Suggestions for PVUSD My recommendations regarding the Recommended Realignments of PVUSD: 1. Regarding school closure, I have advocated for an idea to sell the District Office...

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