Carjacking suspects identified
The trio accused of shooting at two people after an alleged carjacking have been identified as Jose Contreras Valencia, 19, and Julio Galindo, 21. A 17-year-old boy is also suspected.
Burning Man-inspired event at fairgrounds this weekend
An estimated 1,400 people are expected at unSCruz, who will have a chance to see some 80 theme camps and pieces of art.
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.
Maddy's alleged killer to be tried as adult
Adrian Jere Gonzalez, who is accused off raping and murdering 8-year-old Madyson "Maddy" Middleton in 2015, will be tried as an adult, a Santa Cruz County Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday.
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.
METRO launches new fleet
A fleet of new Santa Cruz METRO buses and vans got a grand send off Thursday at a ceremony at the downtown Santa Cruz METRO Station.
A community celebrates
By 9 a.m. on Tuesday, two blocks of Soquel Drive were already packed with spectators, eagerly anticipating the start of the annual World’s Shortest Parade in Aptos.
Four arrested for attempted murder, robbery
Four people were arrested Sunday afternoon after allegedly taking part in a robbery and shooting at a residence on the 20 block of Rancho Road, Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Sgt. Chris Clark said Monday.
PHOTO: Leafy crop harvest underway
A tractor operator hauls a load of freshly boxed head lettuce off a field on Lee Road under the Taylor Farms label.
Fueling snafu prompts change at airport
Watsonville Municipal Airport is updating its procedures of how it supplies fuel to emergency aircraft.
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,...
