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.
Aptos shooting suspect in court
The Aptos man who allegedly broke into his neighbor’s house and fired about 12 shots into the locked bathroom where she was hiding with another woman made his first court appearance Monday, where he delayed entering a plea.
Mesa Verde Gardens seeks new location
Mesa Verde Gardens is looking for a site in Pajaro for a garden to replace the one at Pajaro Middle School.
The great outdoors
Kids of all ages visited the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday for the seventh annual Monterey Bay Youth Outdoor Day.
Wings over water: Author Jonathan Franzen to speak at Birding Festival
The annual Monterey Bay Birding Festival returns next weekend, and in addition to extensive birding and wildlife viewing, this year’s event will also feature some renowned keynote speakers.
The circus comes to town
Nearly a century ago, a boy went to a circus in La Unión, a tiny town in Guerrero, Mexico. He fell in love with a young trapeze artist there, and immediately decided to join the circus to be with her.
Police break jail smuggling ring
Law enforcement officials from three agencies arrested eight people Tuesday, in what police are describing as a “well-orchestrated” scheme to smuggle drugs and tobacco into Santa Cruz County Jail.
County selects rail operator
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission approved a new operator for the 32-mile Santa Cruz rail line that runs from Watsonville to Davenport, a plan that could be implemented once an ongoing study of the county’s rail line is complete.
Photo story: A Dia de los Muertos celebration
Dancers from Estrellas de Esperanza prepare to take the stage in Watsonville during the Calle Libres and Dia de Los Muertos event Sunday. Music,...
