Report details Pinto Lake cleanup
Recent efforts to clean Pinto Lake have been largely successful, with harmful algae blooms drastically reduced, and no closures for more than a year.
Santa Cruz County, City sue petroleum giants
Political leaders from the County and City of Santa Cruz on Wednesday announced a lawsuit against 29 petroleum companies they say are the driving forces behind climate change and its destructive consequences.
Open Farm Tours returns this weekend
For the fifth year, farms throughout the Pajaro Valley will be open to the public for a day of family-friendly activities and tours.
Granite leaves Watsonville Airport
Granite Construction, which has been using Watsonville Municipal Airport for nearly a century, will no longer be using the airport, the company confirmed Aug. 10.
Cruzio begins construction of fiber network
Cruzio Internet has begun construction of its independent, net neutral, high-speed Santa Cruz Fiber network in downtown Santa Cruz.
Early-morning rollover snarls Highway 1
Traffic on southbound Highway 1 was snarled for several hours Tuesday morning after a dump truck overturned at the Buena Vista exit and struck a light pole.
Cabrillo previews new digital fabrication center
Beginning on Jan. 20, a sizable collection of 3D printers, along with laser and vinyl cutters, routers, soldering stations and more will be available to Cabrillo College students, faculty and the community at the school’s new Makerspace center.
Lakeside’s new facility in full swing
Lakeside Organic Gardens' new shipping and storage facility is fully operational on Sakata Lane.
Charter school denied for second time
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education Board of Trustees on Thursday evening denied a charter petition for Watsonville Prep, dashing the hopes for the school's second attempt to open in Watsonville.
Crash blots out power to 542 customers
A car that smashed into a power pole on West Sixth Street late Sunday night left 542 customers without power.
Proposition 50 starts strong, with 64% of the statewide vote
Early results Tuesday night showed Proposition 50 ahead by a slight margin, with just over 64% of Californians voting yes, and 77.8% of Santa...























