PHOTO: Aromas Day pulls in the crowds
Live music was just a fraction of the fun at the annual Aromas Day Sunday.
Palacios takes county’s top job
Former Watsonville City Manager Carlos Palacios has been named the County Administrative Officer for Santa Cruz County.
Design and drop
Gravity was not the only force challenging participants in this year’s egg drop contest.
RTC to consider transportation projects
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission on Thursday will consider what projects should be covered by Measure D funds over the next five years.
Elkhorn Slough designated ‘Wetland of International Importance’
The wildlife of Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve made itself known Friday morning to a crowd celebrating the site’s designation as a Wetland of International Importance by the Ramsar Convention.
Sharing the joy
A large crowd began to form in the courtyard at Watsonville Buddhist Temple on Sunday, eager to witness the highlight of the annual Obon Festival: the dancing.
Celebrating the Fourth
The Fourth of July will be a busy day in Santa Cruz County, with parades, parties, fundraisers and more scheduled, capped off by a new fireworks show in Watsonville.
Santa Cruz County Fair opens Sept. 12
Every year, a legion of volunteers spends days, weeks and even months preparing the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds for the annual September event.
Santa Cruz County Sheriff: Bear Fire was arson
Santa Cruz County Sheriff Jim Hart on Friday identified the man thought to be responsible for deliberately starting the Bear Fire.
Thousands join call for ‘Afterschool for All’
On Thursday, the National Afterschool Alliance celebrated the 18th Annual Lights On Afterschool Event.
Aptos girls soccer standout Alexa Castañeda commits to Fresno State
Aptos High senior Alexa Castañeda has left behind an everlasting legacy on campus after four phenomenal years on the pitch with the girls soccer...





















