Thousands join call for ‘Afterschool for All’
On Thursday, the National Afterschool Alliance celebrated the 18th Annual Lights On Afterschool Event.
‘Green rush’ not yet a reality in Watsonville
As Watsonville develops its marijuana ordinance piece by piece, the so-called “green rush” will take a little longer to reach the city.
Sheriff: Woman shot after ramming deputy with police cruiser
A Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputy shot and injured a woman early Friday in Santa Cruz after she reportedly slipped out of her handcuffs and rammed a deputy with a police cruiser.
PVUSD unveils literacy app
About 80 percent of parents nationwide own some type of mobile device, yet 60 percent of low-income children do not have books in their homes.
Young rocketeers soar to success
Launch conditions were far from nominal at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Thursday, where a small group of rocket scientists gathered to perform several test runs of a homemade rocket.
Construction projects progressing
A Watsonville development company will break ground in August on a project that will add a hotel, a restaurant and two small shops to Watsonville.
Hoping to hit the jackpot
It may be only a one in 293 million chance, but that’s not stopping many from trying their luck at winning $700 million.
Caltrans donates land to Elkhorn Slough Foundation
In the final act of a years-long collaboration, Caltrans signed over the 167-acre property, known as the Elkhorn Highlands Reserve, to the Elkhorn Slough Foundation at a dedication ceremony late Monday morning.
Big top in town
A team of workers at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds erect a big top tent in advance of Caballero Brothers Circus, which opens Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Supervisor Felipe Hernandez – September 2025
As summer concludes and we transition into the fall season, I am pleased to share updates on recent accomplishments and upcoming initiatives in our...
