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Algebra Academy teacher Nick Bugayong teaches the intricacies of math.

Graniterock’s Algebra Academy welcomes 165

July 31, 2026

As a fifth-grader, Sofia Vasquez found math intimidating. That changed when her older sister began tutoring her. Her sister, now 15, had previously attended the Bruce...

From Our Archives: Extra Help

July 31, 2026

Ryder Williams and another lifeguard help rescue a 10-year-old boy from the waves at Seabright Beach on July 25. (Scott Vander Dussen/@santacruznow)

Rookie lifeguard who rescued 10-year-old boy to be honored at White...

July 29, 2026

Latvia’s Arturs Medveds wins 54th Wharf to Wharf race for a...

July 29, 2026

Santa Cruz County District Attorney Jeff Rosell, left, joins Aztecas Youth Soccer Academy founder Gina Castañeda, Chief Probation Officer Sandra Mendez, 1440 Multiversity co-creator Joanie Kriens, Santa Cruz County Superintendent of Schools Faris Sabbah, Ramon Gomez from Santa Cruz County Supervisor Felipe Hernandez’s office and Watsonville Police Chief Brian Shab in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Aztecas new clubhouse.

Aztecas Youth Soccer Club unveils new clubhouse

July 28, 2026