Ceremony honors those who died in service
The Avenue of the Flags Ceremony took place on Memorial Day, an annual event put on by the North Monterey County LULAC Council #2907, Veterans of Foreign Wars and others at the Castroville Public Cemetery for 26 years.
Early results show Caput ahead, Panetta far outpacing rivals
Voters throughout the county headed to the polls Tuesday, helping to choose a governor and vice-governor, elect local leaders and decide on a handful of ballot propositions.
Greenhouse Growers Open House returns
Local greenhouses will once again open their doors to the public Saturday for the Ninth Annual Monterey Bay Greenhouse Growers Open House.
Charter organization to appeal to county office of education
Nearly one month after the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees rejected a charter petition by a group hoping to open a school in Watsonville, the group will appeal to the Santa Cruz County office of Education.
Warm weather ushers in summer
Summer, which officially started Thursday, will get a kick-start Friday as a high-pressure system builds over the region.
Drug lab discovered in Aptos vacation home
Multiple Santa Cruz County law enforcement agencies responded Friday afternoon to the discovery of a butane honey oil (BHO) lab at 120 Sea Terrace Way in Aptos.
Thousands pour into Aptos for World's Shortest Parade
Thousands flocked to the World's Shortest Parade for a glimpse of the action in Aptos on Wednesday.
Summer work in full swing
Workers are engaged in construction projects at more than a dozen schools throughout Pajaro Valley Unified School District, all funded by Measure L.
Report details Pinto Lake cleanup
Recent efforts to clean Pinto Lake have been largely successful, with harmful algae blooms drastically reduced, and no closures for more than a year.
County Fair swings its doors open
The Santa Cruz County Fair welcomed the public through its gates Wednesday at noon for the traditional mix of food, entertainment, arts and crafts,...
