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Chadeish Yameinu finds a permanent home

After 25 years, Santa Cruz’s Chadeish Yameinu Jewish Renewal Community has finally found a permanent home.

PHOTO: Corralitos decorates tree in annual tradition

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People gather in Corralitos Tuesday to decorate a live tree. Jerry Bonnema said he has headed up the effort for about 30 years. "The first year we did this, it was off the back of a tractor," he said. "I've always enjoyed doing community...

Community briefs, Dec. 9: Library holding teen book sale

Community briefs, Dec. 9, 2017

Photos: Wine & Roses returns to County Fairgrounds

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Guests at the annual Evening of Wine & Roses, a benefit for the Community Health Trust of the Pajaro Valley, check out auction items Saturday at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. The three-hour event featured wine and beer tasting on top of finger foods...

Poll workers needed for the June election

Positions are still available for people who want to work in the polls on Election Day, Tuesday, June 5.

Santa Cruz Police investigate shooting

The Santa Cruz Police Department is investigating a shooting that erupted on the 700 block of Chestnut Street on Saturday just after midnight.

Two die in solo vehicle crash

CORRALITOS—A man and a woman died in a solo-vehicle crash Saturday in Corralitos. California Highway Patrol officer Julieta Trenado said the pair was traveling southbound on Eureka Canyon Road at 3:15 p.m. south of Geronimo Road. For unknown reasons the convertible Corvette shot off the pavement...

Crashes cause major backup

Traffic on northbound Highway 1 north of Watsonville is clogged due to two crashes on the highway Wednesday morning.

Briefs: First United Methodist Church’s 170th; Soroptimist Fall Fantasy fundraiser

First United Methodist Church celebrating 170th Watsonville First United Methodist Church is celebrating 170 years on Oct. 22. A church service and luncheon will mark the occasion. The congregation was established when Rev. D.A. Dryden conducted a marriage ceremony on the banks of the Pajaro River...

Body found in the Pajaro River

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating after a body was found floating in the Pajaro River Sunday just beyond the levee, shown here behind a farm on the 100 block of Riverside Road near Blackburn Street.  Sgt. Zach West of the Santa Cruz County...
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Deputies: Man drove stolen car to face charges for stealing a...

A man was arrested Tuesday for driving a stolen car to the Monterey County Superior Courthouse in Salinas, where he was scheduled to appear...