Car crash cuts utility pole in half
A driver shot off of Casserly Road Monday in Watsonville and slammed into a utility pole, splitting it in two.
The California Highway Patrol said the driver, who fled the scene on foot, shot off the pavement around 1pm while traveling north on Casserly just...
Moving upward with Adult school
Editor’s note: this story is a preview for the graduation section that will come out on Friday. We will do our best to highlight all the schools that held ceremonies.
Over 90 students crossed the stage in front of a full house at the Henry...
Beach death being investigated
A man died at Moran Beach along East Cliff Drive in Live Oak Friday.
Ashley Keehn of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff'’s Office identified the victim as Hans Materne, 45, of Atlanta, Ga.
The Sheriff’s Office said deputies, Harbor Patrol, State Parks, and fire personnel were...
Women campers find happy trails together
What started out as two friends who enjoyed fly fishing and camping eight years ago has now ballooned into an international club with over 24,000 members over the years.
On Tuesday, about 70 of those women in the group called Sisters on the Fly, rolled...
Kim De Serpa kicks off her campaign at the Shadowbrook
On June 5, Kim De Serpa kicked off her campaign for 2nd District Supervisor while celebrating her birthday at The Shadowbrook restaurant.
De Serpa will face off against Kristen Brown in the November election.
She hosted the event with more than 100 attendees, after attending several...
County Supervisors approve budget, financial troubles on horizon
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved the 2024-25 proposed budget, a $1.12 billion plan that, while balanced, forecasts future financial troubles amplified by a projected $45 state billion budget deficit, and by more than $100 million in disaster costs that...
Fire Capt. Laurel Walters move on
Central Fire Capt. Laurel Walters, the first female firefighter to be hired by Central Fire Protection District, hung up her helmet Thursday after 28 years of service.
As a farewell ceremony, fellow firefighters joined her and her family, including her husband, two teen boys and...
Briefs
Mental Health Advisory Board
The Santa Cruz County Mental Health Advisory Board will meet June 20 from 3-5pm at 1400 Emeline Ave., Rooms 206-207 in Santa Cruz.
The nonprofit commission reports to the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors.
Youth in Action Summit
Santa Cruz County Friday Night...
Bringing their education home
After 18 months of work by 200 students, Pajaro Valley Unified School District unveiled a small house that will soon be home to someone who needs it.
At just 20 by 8 feet, the tinyhome is ready for occupation, and comes equipped with living quarters...
Community shows its pride
Elaine Johnson was 15 before she realized that the “aunt” who lived with her grandmother was actually her grandmother’s partner of four decades.
In those days, LGBTQ largely had to live in the shadows, lest they draw scorn from a society not yet evolved enough...
Truck plunges into creek in Watsonville
END OVER END Tow operators from Chaz Towing work on a plan to haul a GMC Sierra pickup out of Corralitos Creek on...