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.
RTC approves five-year transportation plan
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission approved a five-year plan Thursday that outlines projects throughout the county that will be funded by Measure D.
Teen arrested with gun at school
A Soquel High School senior was taken out of class and arrested Thursday after he was found with a loaded handgun in his backpack, Santa Cruz County Sheriff Sgt. Chris Clark said.
PVUSD to consider educational app
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will consider purchasing a mobile app that would be free to its users, and is designed to bolster literacy for children long before they come to school.
Firefighters urge caution during fire season
Firefighters are urging the public to be vigilant about safe and defensible space around their homes, as winter rains have boosted vegetation growth to dangerous levels and as warmer weather encroaches.
Pinto Lake concessions resume Thursday
The RV campground at Pinto Lake City Park, closed since park manager Pat McQuade died in April, was scheduled to reopen Thursday.
Growing in three dimensions
Every year, artists from around the county and beyond bring their larger-than-life sculptures to Sierra Azul Nursery & Sculptures for the annual "Sculpture IS" exhibit.
Event celebrates city’s wetlands
On Saturday, the City of Watsonville, Watsonville Wetlands Watch and Trips for Kids Santa Cruz along with local residents will be celebrating National Trails Day with a bike ride on wetlands trails.
RTC to consider transportation projects
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission on Thursday will consider what projects should be covered by Measure D funds over the next five years.
Thousands fill Watsonville for Strawberry Festival
The annual Strawberry Festival drew scores of people Saturday, who browsed among merchandise sales booths, sampled from dozens of food vendors, rode rides, played...
