A nontraditional love story
"Beauty and the Beast" will be brought to the theater stage for local audiences when Cabrillo Stage brings the musical to life beginning Thursday.
Rancho Del Mar project set for final approval
The Santa Cruz County Zoning Administrator on Friday will consider approving changes to the Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center in Aptos, a decision that could be the final word on the controversial project.
PHOTO: Valencia Road bridge work continues
Heavy equipment and big steel are part of a new bridge project on Valencia Road in Aptos.
Thriller to make debut
"House on Rodeo Gulch" made its debut on July 22 at the Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave. in Santa Cruz.
Sharing the joy
A large crowd began to form in the courtyard at Watsonville Buddhist Temple on Sunday, eager to witness the highlight of the annual Obon Festival: the dancing.
Soccer group scores a goal
In the nine years since its inception, Aztecas Soccer Club has kept young people from the draw of criminal street gangs by keeping them busy with games and practices and giving them academic support.
Tank project drawing to a close
A 1.5 million gallon water storage tank at Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency’s Clearwater Lane water recycling facility is now up and running, with a bit more touch-up construction work wrapping up.
Fighting cancer one lap at a time
The 12th annual Relay for Life, a signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, took over Emmett M. Geiser Field at Watsonville High School over the weekend.
Report shows number of homeless increasing
A biennial census taken in January shows that Santa Cruz County’s homeless population rose by more than 14 percent since the 2015 count, Santa Cruz County officials reported Thursday.
Year’s first case of West Nile Virus found in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County residents should take steps to reduce mosquito populations and avoid being bitten after a bird was discovered with the West Nile Virus, the California Department of Public Health said Friday.
Photo story: Celebrating independence
Jaime Espinoza, lead singer of the popular Mexican band Los Fugitivos, welcomes 5-year-old Kimberlyn Hernandez to the stage Sunday during the annual Mexican Independence...
