4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (379+ words) SANTA CRUZ — Runners and walkers will test how quickly they could reach safety during a wildfire as part of a new emergency preparedness event at UC Santa Cruz. The city of Santa Cruz and university will host the first Race…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (981+ words) WATSONVILLE — A 300-drone light show, hometown musicians, monster trucks and a full slate of family attractions will highlight the 2026 Santa Cruz County Fair, set for Sept. 16-20. “I think this is going to be one of our best fairs yet,” fair…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (553+ words) There’s something magical about a September weekend in Capitola Village, the sound of the ocean, colorful art along the streets, music drifting through the air, and friends and neighbors gathering to enjoy it all. Best of all, admission is free....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (379+ words) Heroic lifeguard Ryder Williams plans to become a firefighter one day, the 16-year-old Santa Cruz County resident told President Donald Trump while being honored at the White House on Aug. 17. Williams appeared alongside the president during a news conference in…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (469+ words) Ryder Williams, the 16-year-old lifeguard who has been recognized nationally for his heroism in saving the life of 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai, recently gave an interview for California State Parks about what he recalls from the day. On Saturday, July 25, at…...