Robbery spree results in crash
Two men remain at large following a string of robberies Wednesday evening in Santa Cruz and Aptos.
County closes on purchase of West Marine building
WATSONVILLE—The County of Santa Cruz announced Wednesday it has closed escrow on the purchase of the former West Marine building at 500 Westridge Drive in Watsonville.
In a press release, the County called the purchase “a major step forward in improving the delivery of services...
Small community, big success
Twenty four seniors hit the stage to claim their diplomas June 5 at the Mello Center in an upbeat commencement ceremony for New School Community Day School.
Last year marked the 30th anniversary of New School Community Day School.
Gang Intervention Specialist Albino Garcia and then...
Crews clean up Pajaro River
Save Our Shores’ staff and volunteers removed more than 250 pounds of waste from the Pajaro River on Friday via kayak, canoe and stand-up paddleboard.
State board approves new charter school for Watsonville
California’s top education officials on Wednesday approved the charter petition of a school that was rejected twice in Santa Cruz County.
Supervisors approve new building, program to serve youth
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a plan to purchase a mid-county building which, if it passes inspection, will house the County’s first residential mental crisis program for youth.
The new Children’s Crisis Stabilization Unit and Short Term...
Challenger to vie for Koenig’s Supervisor seat
A longtime biotechnology researcher and public transportation advocate has lined up to challenge Santa Cruz County Supervisor Manu Koenig when his District 1 seat goes up for reelection early next year.
Lani Faulkner kicked off her campaign on Sunday afternoon in a small, redwood-studded picnic...
Pajaro rebuilding from 2023 flood
Three years after winter floods surged through Pajaro, damaged homes and businesses and severely damaged Pajaro Park, a group of elected officials and community members gathered to celebrate the completion of renovations that included sites throughout the community.
The County of Monterey and the Pajaro...
Unique woodburning art on exhibit
Artist Kendra Morrison currently has an exhibit showing of her unique tinted woodburning with collage art pieces at the Santa Cruz County Building.
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...
