18+ hour, 29+ min ago  (1187+ words) St. Francis graduate overcomes scary injury to excel in multiple sports One of the most difficult situations for a young athlete is having to sit on the sidelines following a major injury. Mostly because they are so used to being…...

18+ hour, 21+ min ago  (737+ words) For years, Rose Ann Woolpert heard stories from her mother-in-law about a remarkable woman in the family's history. The woman was Mary Catherine "Molly" Mc Intyre Pacheco, a playwright and novelist who married Romualdo Pacheco, the only Latino to serve…...

18+ hour, 11+ min ago  (637+ words) The upcoming Santa Cruz County Fair will look different this year, as the sheep and pig livestock barns are slated for demolition in July, nearly four years after the initial board vote on the plans, and only a few months…...

19+ hour, 16+ min ago  (451+ words) Both sides remain divided over proposed cap on health benefits Contract negotiations between the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and the Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers have reached another impasse, with both sides now entering the formal fact-finding process after…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (188+ words) Data center installations need tight standards Preserve Capitola Boat & Bait Capitola Boat & Bait has been an important part of the Capitola Wharf for generations and deserves to remain there. For decades, it has served recreational anglers, commercial fishermen, boat owners,…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago  (280+ words) Tony Nu'ez will be the next Santa Cruz County Supervisor representing the 4th District after final election results certified Friday showed he secured an outright victory in the June primary. Final results released by Santa Cruz County Clerk Tricia Webber show…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (400+ words) The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday declined to place a $192 million school facilities bond measure on the November ballot, instead signaling they would revisit the proposal in a future election, possibly in 2026 or 2028. The measure…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (516+ words) Santa Cruz County supervisors on Tuesday postponed until June 30 a decision on proposed cuts to local arts funding after hearing from dozens of residents who urged them to preserve grants for arts organizations. Supervisors directed county parks staff to identify…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (58+ words) Every year, nonprofits set up firework stands throughout the city of Watsonville, with the proceeds going to fund their activities. Sales rubn July 1-4. Their use is only permitted within the cities of Watsonville and Capitola. People using them outside of…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (182+ words) More than 150 law officials'from police and deputies to state park rangers and the Highway Patrol'were joined by 80 firefighters and paramedics over a five-day span in an annual training for active shooter scenarios. Put on by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's…...