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September 11, 2025

Grant to boost traffic safety for WPD

The Watsonville Police Department has been awarded two grants, totaling $105,000, from the California Office of Traffic Safety for a year-long program of special enforcement and public awareness efforts to prevent traffic-related deaths and injuries.

Person killed in early-morning, head-on collision

A person was killed early Thursday morning in a head-on collision on San Juan Road that sent another person to a trauma center in critical condition.

Supervisors clear way for marijuana sales

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved an ordinance that will allow medical marijuana dispensaries to sell recreational marijuana starting on Jan. 1.

Teen Kitchen Project seeks volunteer drivers

Teen Kitchen Project is looking for volunteer drivers to deliver food to those in need.

Community briefs, Oct. 24: Youth strings program presents concert

Community briefs, Oct. 24, 2017

Aptos artist brings color to fitness club

Sally Vaughn is showcasing her paintings in a new exhibit at the Cabrillo Fitness Club, 6200 Soquel Drive in Aptos.

Embracing autumn with art, fun

This Friday from 5–7 p.m., Ann Soldo Elementary will host this year’s Fall Festival. The fundraiser is open to the community and will include a barbecue, silent auction, games, dancing and more.

Soquel Drive in Aptos to close down

John Presleigh, director of the county’s Public Works department, announced that work on Soquel Drive, from Trout Gulch Road intersection to 200 feet south of Aptos Street intersection, will be closed between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday due to road repairs.
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County Fair swings its doors open

The Santa Cruz County Fair welcomed the public through its gates Wednesday at noon for the traditional mix of food, entertainment, arts and crafts,...