Knights of Columbus hands over donation
Hope Services, the Watsonville-based organization that serves people with developmental disabilities, got a financial boost Friday after another organization gave them a donation.
Temperatures stepping up as summer approaches
Temperatures are starting to climb dramatically as a high-pressure system hovers over the region. With summer starting up Wednesday, a pattern of warm to hot days is on the map, depending if you live along the coast or inland.
Heavy surf pounds coast
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association warned Friday that hazardous surf conditions could last through the weekend, with westerly swells as large as 20 feet possible.
Playing for a song
In the midst of a youth band concert Wednesday, 10-year-old Ben Miller performed a short trumpet solo. The piece was part of “The Monkeys,” a song he composed.
PV Water holds forums for College Lake project
The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency on Tuesday hosted two public forums about a project at College Lake that could boost water supplies in South County.
Kenyans Kipruto, Rotich make triumphant returns to Wharf to Wharf
The 2018 Wharf to Wharf passes through Santa Cruz Sunday.
Organizers gathering signatures for hospital initiative
Hospital workers on Saturday began gathering signatures for an initiative they say would “rein in” costs at Watsonville Community Hospital.
Daisy Auxiliary marks 50 years
Since its founding 50 years ago, the Daisy Auxiliary has raised more than $1.5 million for Family Service Agency of the Central Coast.
Following the Golden Rule
Just a few hours after an 18-hour trip from Redwood City that included a jaunt under the Bay Bridge, the Golden Rule docked in Santa Cruz Small Yacht Harbor for a two-week rest.
Strawberries continue to reign
The 2016 Santa Cruz County Crop Report was released Tuesday and all signs point to rising values for the local agricultural industry.
Powerful storms clobber Central Coast
A string of strong winter storms slammed the Central Coast over the past several days, toppling power and communication lines, knocking down scores of...





















