Nurse pleads not guilty
The Tuscon, Ariz. nurse accused of sexually abusing children pleaded not guilty in Santa Cruz County Superior on Monday.
PHOTO: A hard day’s work
A field worker realigns an irrigation system on a farm along San Andreas Road.
Police: homeless sex offender attacked multiple women
SANTA CRUZ — A homeless sex offender from Salinas was arrested Tuesday after allegedly groping several women on pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz Police spokeswoman Joyce Blaschke said.
Cabrillo starts new year
Thousands of students returned to Cabrillo College’s Aptos and Watsonville campuses for the fall semester Monday, in numbers college officials estimate could top 10,400.
Temps bump up
An excessive heat warning continues through the region, with temperatures bumping up above 100 degrees in many inland areas.
Opening day on the way
For many, the Santa Cruz County Fair is an event as timeless as the local agricultural community that inspires it.
JACOB’S HEART PRESENTS THE 19TH ANNUAL KIDRAGEOUS CARNIVAL
The 19th Annual Kidrageous Golden Carnival at the Watsonville City Plaza is an amazing day of fun for your entire family. Celebrate hope with Jacob’s Heart children and families.
Fun around every corner
An eager crowd gathered at the main entrance of the fairgrounds Wednesday, ready to attend the first day of the annual Santa Cruz County Fair.
Prep Athletes of the Week: St. Francis’ Joseph Dayritt, Maya Calfee
The Pajaronian’s Prep Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Sept. 1-7. Coaches and athletic directors are...
