1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (295+ words) A new community-led effort is underway to support one of Santa Cruz's most recognizable coastal landmarks. Local resident and longtime lighthouse steward Bill Simpkins, in partnership with community members, has established the Keepers of the Light Fund through the Santa…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (984+ words) SANTA CRUZ " A neighborhood group has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn Santa Cruz County's approval of a 57-unit apartment project at 841 Capitola Road, arguing the county misapplied state housing law, bypassed required environmental review and approved a development far…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (258+ words) Sunny spring days are here again. Stepping outside to work in our gardens, we have questions about plant varieties, fertilizers, weed control, water systems, when to plant and so on. Don't worry, expert advice is near. Eight lovely garden-scapes will…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (352+ words) A new, countywide arts festival that launches this month will showcase the wide diversity of Santa Cruz County's arts community. The inaugural Ripple Effect Arts Festival will run April 1626 at venues throughout Santa Cruz County, featuring 11 days of performances, exhibitions,…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (225+ words) SANTA CRUZ " Nearly a month after an arson attack on the Santa Cruz County Fire's Mc Dermott Station, Santa County officials are still not sharing much information about the attack, other than it destroyed a 2024 Kenworth T48 Fouts Fire tanker. At…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (97+ words) TPG Online Daily PG&E is alerting the public that it will be using helicopters in the coming weeks to conduct routine safety inspections along its gas transmission pipelines in parts of Monterey, Santa Cruz, and Santa Clara counties. The…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (223+ words) This spring, there are more than just flowers blooming in Santa Cruz County. In celebration of National Poetry Month, poetry has left the page and is popping up in County Parks. In a project sponsored by Santa Cruz County Parks,…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (223+ words) Judge Katherine A. Hansen Past grand juries in Santa Cruz County have made a lasting impact. Their reports and recommendations have led to meaningful improvements, demonstrating how individual voices can drive positive change for the entire community. In the 20242025 term, our…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (257+ words) WATSONVILLE " A full day of performances, films, exhibitions and community activities will anchor South County's role in the Ripple Effect Arts Festival with Ripple Watsonville: The Cultural District Unfolds on April 18. The free event runs from 11 a. m. to 6 p. m. across downtown Watsonville,…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (330+ words) Depending on how you look at it, South County property owners either received a rather pleasant surprise or a somewhat confusing explanation on the most recent Santa Cruz County property tax bill. "About 19, 000 parcels were charged too much because the…...