Tough competition at Boardwalk Chili Cook-Off
About 50 cooks competed in the annual Chili Cook-Off Saturday at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
CHP to focus on DUI drivers
The California Highway Patrol is stepping up its efforts to get impaired drivers off the road.
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.
Colleges, careers the focus of annual event
Cabrillo College’s Annual College and Career Night will be held Monday from 6-8 p.m. at the Cabrillo College Aptos campus, 6500 Soquel Drive.
Salvation Army restructuring services
The Salvation Army is aiming to improve its services for homeless people in South County.
Palms planted at transit center
The Parks and Community Services Department recently planted four large Queen Palms in front of the Watsonville Transit Center on Rodriguez Street.
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.
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.
Teen leads police on destructive chase
A 13-year-old male driving a stolen vehicle Sunday led officers from three law enforcement agencies on a chase that left a trail of destruction...














