First-round pick Reuben Foster may start for 49ers
Foster received reps with the starters in practice next to NaVorro Bowman on Monday, minutes after San Francisco placed Malcolm Smith on injured reserve with a torn pectoral muscle. Smith is scheduled for surgery and will likely miss the season.
Tipping their hats
Amidst a sea of hats, flowers and bright colors, a community came together on Thursday to celebrate Santa Cruz County women involved in and who support agriculture.
Eiskamp named Farmer of the Year
Georgeann Cowles Eiskamp has seen her father and son receive the Farmer of the Year award over the years, but the fifth generation farmer had never gotten the honor herself. That was until Thursday evening, when the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau bridged t
Providing shelter: Watsonville makes up bulk of animal control calls
Every year, the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter takes in thousands of animals at its two locations, a menagerie that can include cats and dogs, rabbits and snakes, horses and hamsters.
PHOTO: Revved up
The Watsonville High School varsity football team prepares for the school's homecoming parade Thursday in downtown Watsonville.
City, firefighters continue contract talks
Nearly eight months into an impasse with the firefighters’ union, the city will spend an additional $180,000 in consultant fees to come up with a new contract.
Prepping for the holidays
To mark the beginning of the Christmas and holiday season, a series of events this weekend will help families get into the festive spirit.
Broadway hits and dancing bits
The Santa Cruz Follies will return with their annual show, this year named “Best of Broadway: Then and Now,” Wednesday through Saturday at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium.
Full of cheer
On a cloudy Tuesday evening recently, about 40 girls, their parents and six cheerleading coaches gathered on the front lawn at Linscott Charter School. Not deterred by the slight chill in the air, they began warming up with stretches, running laps and practicing kicks.
Thriller to make debut
"House on Rodeo Gulch" made its debut on July 22 at the Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave. in Santa Cruz.
County officials outline voting options ahead of election
Santa Cruz County election officials have a message for voters ahead of the Nov. 3 election: Consider voting naked.
The advice, County Clerk Tricia Webber...






















