Santa Cruz County reports first flu death
Santa Cruz County on Wednesday reported its first death caused by influenza this season, a person listed only as being under 65.
Farmworker shortage hits Monterey Bay
Many see the Trump administration's immigration crackdown as already having an effect on the U.S. economy — and no place is that more apparent than in the agriculture industry.
Wetlands Watch receives grant to plant hundreds of trees
A new plan aims to help Watsonville’s urban forests branch out.
Advocating for children’s safety
CASA of Santa Cruz County's training for new volunteers begins Jan. 30, with the deadline to apply on Jan. 18.
Dispensary reflects on first week of recreational pot sales
Last week, many Californians not only celebrated the start of a new year, but also the milestone of the legalization of recreational cannabis.
Niners' needs: better options for Garoppolo a must this offseason
So where do they search for a top flight wideout this offseason? Well, the options in free agency are going to be slim. There isn’t a guy that is going to hit the market that will put much fear into a defense or demand a double team to open things up for Garoppolo and the running game.
Officials urge extension of immigration program
On Monday, the Trump administration is expected to announce whether or not it will extend El Salvador's Temporary Protected Status designation for another 18 months. In response to the upcoming decision, Congressman Jimmy Panetta spoke at the Watsonville Civic Plaza’s Community Room on Friday.
Feds looking to expand offshore drilling
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke on Thursday announced plans for possible offshore drilling around the U.S. that could include the California coast.
Voters to decide on new half-cent sales tax
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously voted to place a half-cent sales tax measure on the November ballot that would...
