15+ hour, 50+ min ago   (794+ words) Two local high school students spent part of their summer in Washington, D.C., learning how a national organization makes decisions — and one of them helped lead the meeting from the stage. Callia “Lia” Goulding, a freshman at Santa Cruz High School,…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (424+ words) Aptos High School led all schools in the district with an 11.6 percentage-point gain in English language arts on California’s statewide academic tests, the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress. Aptos High gained 4.5 points in mathematics. PVUSD Superintendent Heather Contreras…...

1+ day, 18+ hour 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…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (290+ words) The Capitola Beach Festival invites you to Soquel Creek, surf, sand, and the wharf for a fun-filled weekend. Plan to immerse yourself in activities that encourage you to linger and play at Capitola Beach. Some of these 14 activities require some…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (305+ words) The Soquel Union Elementary School District has appointed Heather Herbst as the new principal of Main Street Elementary School. Herbst, who has more than 27 years of public education experience, officially began her position July 1 following approval by the district’s Board…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (366+ words) After planning, renovations, and a lengthy permitting process, Housing Matters is proud to announce the opening of Live Oak Landing, a new interim housing community that will provide shelter, support, and on-site services for individuals experiencing homelessness who are currently…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (872+ words) As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music is preparing a season that asks audiences to consider not only the nation’s history, but its future. The internationally recognized festival will return to Santa Cruz from…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (615+ words) Ryder Williams, the teenage lifeguard who heroically rescued a 10-year boy from massive waves at Seabright Beach on July 25 has been invited to the White House to receive an award. President Donald Trump made the invitation public on social media…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (509+ words) WATSONVILLE — The Watsonville City Council approved major changes to the city’s camping ordinance, creating clearer rules on camping in public spaces and creating a map of specific no-camping areas. The changes, approved July 7 on the Consent Agenda, rewrite Chapter 36 of…...

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