Gazing skyward to the eclipse
Thousands of people across Santa Cruz County—and millions more throughout the U.S.—took a pause late Monday morning to look to the skies for a...
Guest View: Prop. 28 boosts schools
Proposition 28 is an initiative on the Nov. 8 ballot that funds school-based arts and music education throughout the state. It's estimated to provide...
From the editor's desk, Jan. 9: Stay home if you are sick, please
The flu season this year is shaping up to be worse than normal, as I can attest to.
Letters to the Editor, April 16
Stunned at Cabrillo’s backpedal after name change discussion
I was absolutely amazed that the president of Cabrillo completely rejected the presentation given by Dr. Iris...
Paso Robles Lavender Festival returns
Far more than just a pretty face, lavender — with its tiny purple blooms and distinctive perfume — has become one of the most popular plants all across the county. To celebrate its many purposes, the Central Coast Lavender Growers Association and Paso Rob
Resolutions and ripple effects
I’ve thought a lot about my New Year’s resolutions this year. Somehow it seems there’s more at stake than usual. The way you and...
Zach Friend and Greg Caput, Oct. 5: Progress on the Pajaro River
As we move into the rainy season, we know that many share our concerns about the Pajaro River and the stability of the levee system.
Letters to the Editor, Jan. 25: Time to rethink Trump’s tenure
Letters to the Editor, Jan. 25, 2018
Guest View: Fairgrounds future looks fraught
As a news reporter, I attended Santa Cruz County Fair Board of Directors meetings for years, sometimes covering scandalous fair managers and scarce finances....
Aptos takes down Watsonville in battle of the ‘Black and Blue...
At one time in the teams’ long history, Aptos and Watsonville were nemesis on the gridiron as members of the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic...



















