Typical warm weekend on tap
Seasonal weather is on tap for the weekend, with patchy clouds starting off Saturday and Sunday, which will break up both days into the late morning to warm and sunny conditions.
Coffman-Gomez to run for Assembly
Watsonville City Councilwoman Trina Coffman-Gomez on Friday announced her plans to run for the 30th District seat on the California State Assembly.
Remembering the forgotten
Tuesday's ceremony, now in its 19th year, honors people who have died during the year while homeless. It is in many cases the only service they will receive.
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.
A day on the farm
During Open Farm Tours on Sunday, 10 family farms open their doors to the public to give them a glimpse of a world normally closed to the public.
Supervisor candidates to speak on issues
The five candidates for the Fourth District seat on the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will talk about their vision for the county during a forum on Tuesday.
Graveman takes no-hit bid into 7th, A's beat Rangers
Graveman held Texas hitless until Mike Napoli homered with two outs in the seventh inning, and the A's beat the Rangers and Yu Darvish 6-1.
Saturday street fair a success
Music filled the street as people strolled, rolled and skated their way around the fifth annual Pleasure Point Street Fair Saturday.
Casserly Road to close for repairs
Recent storms have crippled the over-crossing to a stream on Casserly Road. County officials plan to shut down the heavily travelled road for repairs.
Preparing for disaster
In the wake of a series of hurricanes that slammed the East Coast, and a pair of earthquakes that ripped through Mexico earlier this month, Santa Cruz County residents are starting to wonder when the disaster will strike closer to home.
Proposition 50 starts strong, with 64% of the statewide vote
This story has been updated with new results and with a statement from the Santa Cruz County Republican party chair.
Statewide voting results Wednesday morning...






















