2+ day, 51+ min ago  (471+ words) The deaths of two Bay Area college students who were swept into the ocean from a Santa Cruz County beach bring heightened alarm to dangerous local coastal conditions as authorities report an increase in water rescues heading into the summer…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (247+ words) Twelve players from the Soquel High varsity baseball team were recognized in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League’s All-League Selections, with Jake Escalante named Player of the Year and Luke Shoemaker named Pitcher of the Year. Soquel High Coach TJ…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (492+ words) The Scotts Valley City Council on June 3 approved an updated five-year transportation improvement plan that outlines how the city expects to spend Measure D sales tax revenues through fiscal year 2030-31. The plan, adopted through Resolution No. 1923.9, is required under Measure…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (194+ words) Amateur winemakers from across the Central Coast and Bay Area are invited to showcase their craft in the Santa Cruz County Fair’s annual Amateur Winemaking Competition, organizers announced. The competition is open to home winemakers residing in Santa Cruz, Monterey,…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (384+ words) Watsonville Community Hospital recently announced that CEO Stephen Gray is stepping down in July. The announcement came within days after the hospital was just awarded $10.6 million in grant money from the state, provided though the Distressed Hospital Loan Program, legislation…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (364+ words) Housing Matters, one of Santa Cruz County’s largest providers of homelessness services, announced plans to reduce capacity at two of its key programs as it seeks to address persistent budget deficits and preserve operations for the long term. The nonprofit…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (325+ words) Damians Ladder has received a $15,000 general operating support grant from Community Foundation Santa Cruz County to help seniors and people with disabilities remain safely in their homes through essential home repairs and modifications. The funding will support the organization’s mission…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (827+ words) SANTA CRUZ — County of Santa Cruz has released its proposed $1.29 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, the first budget presented by new County Executive Officer Nicole D. Coburn. According to a letter Coburn released at the same time, the budget…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (942+ words) Before Baywatch turned California lifeguards into pop culture icons running in slow motion down the beach, Aptos resident Debbie Friedman was already on the job — pulling swimmers from dangerous surf, responding to car crashes and breaking barriers as one of…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (156+ words) CAPITOLA ART & WINE FESTIVAL — 43rd Annual Art & Wine Festival • 43rd Annual Art & Wine Festival Artist • Be Part of the Magic Behind the Festival – Volunteer • Let the Wine Tasting Begin • Artisans Marketplace Featuring Local Cuisine and Art • Entertainment Schedule SUMMER/FALL EVENTS — Top…...