Got a Complaint about Capitola? Tell It to The Grand Jury

The Santa Cruz County Grand Jury is seeking input for new investigations.

Californians to Speak at Democratic Convention Tuesday Night

The convention's opening day includes a long list of speakers before Michelle Obama takes the podium around 7 p.m. Pacific time.

Tedd Donnelly, Soquel Union Elementary School District Board of Trustees Candidate

Ted Donnelly is the current board president and is running for reelection.

Will The Approved Pension Reform Bill Really Help Us?

Before adjourning, state lawmakers passed a bill late Friday that could cut pension costs by billions of dollars. Critics say the bill has loopholes that may make things even worse.

Voter Registration Goes High-Tech

A new online system through the California Secretary of State's office will speed up the process of registering and help reduce human errors.

Paul Ryan Calls Rape 'Method of Conception' — Your Thoughts?

Mitt Romney's running mate made this reference. Was it revealing? Or is it not a big deal?

Edward Alan Bottorff, Republican Candidate for Capitola City Council

Ed Bottorff represents the lone Republican running for office in Capitola in 2012.

Jacques Bertrand, Democratc Candidate for Capitola City Council

Former Capitola Treasurer is trying to make the leap to City Council, replacing either Kirby Nicol or Dennis Norton.

Lynette W Hamby, Soquel Union Elementary School District Board of Trustees Candidate

Longtime resident Lynette Hamby is looking to defend her seat on the board.

Tory Tupper Delfavero, Soquel Unified Elementary School Distict Board of Trustees Candidate

This local 38-year-old has been endorsed by Mayor Mike Termini and local business owner Gayle Ortiz, according to her official campaign Facebook page.

Judy McGooden, Candidate for Soquel Union Elementary School District

This community member of over two decades is running for re-election.

Dennis Richard Norton, Democrat Candidate for Capitola City Council

Former Mayor Dennis Norton is vying for his second straight term on the Capitola City Council.

Patch 2012 Republican National Convention Coverage

Patch sites across the nation are telling their communities' stories about the 2012 Republican National Convention.

NOAA Sanctuary Superintendant Refuses to Look Into Ban on Jet Skis for Big Wave Surfers

Surfers are upset with the ban and say that it will cause more of them to die. The Sanctuary staff argues that its job is to protect marine mammals.

West Nile Spikes Around the Country, But Cases Low in Santa Cruz County

Vector control recommends dumping standing water and reporting dead birds to keep cases low.

Lettuce Sold in California Recalled Due to E. Coli Contamination

No illnesses have been reported yet and recall is voluntary. The romaine lettuce was sold between August 2 through August 19. Check your refrigerator for the lot numbers listed below.

Capitola Election Field Set — Find Out Who's Running

The candidates for the local November elections have been finalized.

'Bullet Button' Ban Could Be Headed for a Vote this Week

California Senator Leland Yee says his bill SB 249, which would ban guns with 'bullet buttons,' is scheduled to be heard by the Assembly Appropriations Committee this Thursday.

Village Parking Wins Big at Council Meeting

A solution to traffic congestion could be on its way to Capitola Village.

Gayle's Owner Fears Hotel Tax Increase Will Cut Tourist Dollars

Gayle Ortiz wrote a letter to the Capitola City Council asking that they not put a tax increase on the November ballot.

Council to Plan Parking Structure, Discuss Hotel Tax

Could a parking structure finally be on its way to Capitola Village?

POW Flag May Fly Above County Buildings

The county Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 in favor of a resolution to remember unaccounted for military personnel.

Local Libertarians Distrustful of Romney

Top Bay Area Libertarians are skeptical about Romney’s record and have little faith in him as a voice for small government.

Pacific Cove Closes With A Whisper

The mostly empty mobile home park has the feel of a ghost town in the wild west.

Capitola Needs Youth Participation on Environmental Commission

Teens with an interest in the environment are in demand at Capitola City Hall.

NEIGHBORHOOD COFFEE HOUR WITH ASSEMBLYMAN BILL MONNING

Library Joint Powers Board Meeting; Task Force Presentation

Library Joint Powers Board Meeting

City Hall Closed for Holidau

Traffic and Parking Commission Meeting

Finance Advisory Committee Meeting

Capitola Commission on the Environment Meeting

Art and Cultural Commission Meeting

Thanksgiving Holiday - City Offices Closed

Architectural and Site Review Committee Meeting

Redevelopment Agency Meeting

Economic Development Commission Meeting

Planning Commission Meeting

Special Planning Commission Meeting

City Council Meeting