Turning the tables on thanks
Years ago, a customer of the 7-Eleven store at 261 East Lake Ave. brought a turkey dinner to employees who were working on Thanksgiving. In the 10 years since that day, the lottery-style giveaway has become a Thanksgiving tradition.
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.
Funds bolster Farm Discovery’s education programs
Deep in the verdant recesses of Watsonville’s farm country lies Live Earth Farm, a business that takes organic fruits and vegetables to farmers markets and customers, but more importantly, into the classroom.
More rain on the way
The Monterey Bay Area got a good soaking Monday, and more rain is in store, according to the National Weather Service.
County fair in full swing
Before 4-year-old Jack Higgins of Sunnyvale walked into the Santa Cruz County Fair Friday afternoon, he outlined the things he wanted to do.
New sex charges for doctor, women
Santa Cruz neurosurgeon James Joel Kohut, who is already accused of numerous child sex charges, appeared in court Thursday morning, where he pleaded not guilty to 32 additional felony counts.
PV Trustees to consider ID check systems for all schools
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday will consider a proposal to place ID scanners in two schools, which would determine whether visitors can legally be on campus.
“Know their names” event memorializes dead Gazan children
Many of the several dozen people gathered at the Santa Cruz County Government Center Friday afternoon were in tears as Rolla Alaydi described her...
