The power of words
Around 10:30 in the morning Friday, the students of Starlight Elementary School gathered together on the school’s blacktop to begin preparing for a day full of reading.
Woman dies in head-on Hwy 129 crash
A Gilroy woman died in a crash near Aromas on Highway 129 at Murphy Road Wednesday.
Pajaro River study moves forward
A report released Tuesday outlines plans by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to shore up miles of the Pajaro River levee to protect the 12,600 residents estimated to live in the floodplain.
State: expulsion, suspension numbers dropping
The numbers of students suspended and expelled in California public schools has declined for the fifth year in a row, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced Wednesday.
Rain could start Thursday night
The National Weather Service said there is a chance of rain starting Thursday night that will last through Monday.
New School expands outdoor education program
The Environmental Outdoor Science and Character Development Program was created as a way to offer outdoor education to the students, but also to offer team-building and self-confidence-building activities.
A look at the county's spooky locales
Santa Cruz County is known for its surfing and its tourist-friendly boardwalk but the coastal county has also been a hot bed for ghosts and legends.
Tuttle Mansion a haunted piece of history
Any longtime resident of Watsonville has noticed the Tuttle Mansion. The large, red Victorian home is located right on busy East Lake Avenue, sitting in exactly the same spot it was constructed back in 1899.
Thousands join call for ‘Afterschool for All’
On Thursday, the National Afterschool Alliance celebrated the 18th Annual Lights On Afterschool Event.
Santa Cruz County gets a new County Executive Officer
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously named Nicole Coburn as its County Executive Officer, making official the unanimous Oct. 8...
