Speeding, Cigarette Tossed Out Window Leads To Fatal Hwy 1 Crash: CHP

A motorist allegedly told officers she hit another car as she swerved while speeding and throwing a cigarette out her SUV window.

J.D. Power ranks Kaiser Permanente highest in member satisfaction

Ninth consecutive year of highest ranking for customer satisfaction

Easter Prep: How to Make Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs

Are you planning for Easter, Capitola-Soquel? We have an egg-cellent tip just in time for your celebration.

Easter Brunch, Anyone? We Have Your Cocktails Covered

How does a "White Rabbit" sound? A "Strawberry Fields"? Or an "Orange-Raspberry Bellini"?

Dungeness Crab Fisheries Set To Resume

Recent tests showed low levels of domoic acid in crabs. So how to cook and eat to stay safe?

Video: Do You Recognize This Suspected Aptos Prowler?

The Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help identifying an Aptos prowler captured here on video by neighborhood residents.

Aptos High School Student Arrested For Threats

A 16-year-old student was arrested Friday on suspicion of threatening gun violence at a school in Aptos.

Cardiac Specialty Care you can count on at Kaiser Permanente

Member Eric Wallace with complex cardiac condition gets fast access to highly experienced specialist team

Updated: Power Outages In Santa Cruz County

PG&E is reporting 1,079 customers are without power in Santa Cruz County this afternoon.

Monterey Bay Dahlia Society

Annual Tuber Sale

Author- Activist Lani Ka'ahumanu

Two Events with Lani Ka'ahumanu: Lunch 60+ Senior Program and Evening Book Reading/Signing

Author & Activist Lani Ka'ahumanu

Lunch at 60+ Senior Program and Evening Book Reading/Signing with Lani Ka'ahumanu

"Leap Day" babies born at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara

First birth is first-born for San Jose family: baby boy born 24 mins. after midnight, morning of Feb 29.

Attempted Abduction Of Girl Reported In Twin Lakes

A middle-aged man beckoned a juvenile girl to get into his gold-colored car near 17th Avenue and Felt Street Thursday morning.

New Leaf Community Markets Signs Lease for New Store in Aptos Village

New Leaf announced it has signed a lease for a new store in the Aptos Village Project, a Barry Swenson Builder development.

Major Health Code Violations: Capitola Area Restaurants and Businesses Respond

Horrified to see their businesses’ names on a list for major code violations - owners and managers give their side of the story.

Major Health Code Violations at 6 Capitola Restaurants

The county has issued major violations to 19 restaurants in 2016, including 6 in Capitola. How to check a restaurant’s inspection record.

A Team Effort: Live Oak Elementary School Garden

Alrie Middlebrook’s fantastic plan to transform the entire Live Oak School campus!

OMG! Aptos Church Gives Away Over $1 Million

Twin Lakes Church in Aptos donated over $500,000 outside the U.S., funding orphanages, children’s homes and vocational training centers.

Aptos Food Burglar Caught In The Act

An alarm trigger Wednesday night brings deputies to Deluxe Foods in Aptos. A 31-year-old man was quickly discovered nearby with stolen items

Man Rescues 81-Year-Old Father From Soquel Fire

Firefighters arrived on scene to find flames and smoke coming from almost every door and window of an extra dwelling unit on the property.

ICYMI, Capitola-Soquel! Headlines From Around Area You May Have Missed

Officer slain; pastor slain; Obama in Bay Area; crab recovery; "Happy Birthday" free-for-all; tell us where to find Thin Mints!

Second Glitch In 2 Days On Flights From San Jose Airport: Today Is Landing Gear Issue

The morning flight landed safely in Texas after mechanical problems. A Thursday plane bound for Arizona was diverted to LAX.

Double Arrest In Santa Cruz Shooting That Injured One

Both were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and other charges.

Forget Chocolates! Give Your Sweetheart Mushrooms This Valentine's Day

Huh? Yes, says Stanford scientist. Fungi will enhance the romance.

President Departs From Moffett Field After Bay Area Visit

Obama left a Milpitas hotel this morning, and headed to a roundtable in Palo Alto and an Atherton fundraiser. Next stop: L.A.

Santa Cruz PD Release Sketch Of Child-Luring Suspect

A photo of the suspect's car was captured on nearby surveillance.

President Obama Lands In Bay Area

His schedule includes fundraising events in Atherton area, before taking off to L.A. for "Ellen DeGeneres Show" taping.

Gas Prices Down 30 Cents In Past Month Around Capitola-Soquel, Bay Area

And they may stay down through spring, analysts say. Click here to see our low-price finder!

Aptos Fundraiser To Feature 150 Local Dancers From Throughout Santa Cruz Co.

Performances to raise dance scholarship funds for local youth, in memory of Watsonville teacher.

Gov. Brown Calls This Year's CA Crab Industry A Disaster, Seeks Federal Help

The crab season delay has already cost the California economy up to $48.3 million, Brown says.

Weekly Snow Report for Capitola-Soquel Residents Headed to Tahoe

Check road conditions and gas prices before you head out of town in search of snow. Send us your snow photos!

Cal State Vows to Keep University Campuses Open

A union representing 26,000 workers, including professors, issued strike ultimatum for all 23 campuses.

Bay Area Company Recalls Organic Macadamia Butter, Nuts

Macadamias from Hawaii contaminated with Salmonella spurred the butter and nut recall.

Why Ebooks Will Never Be as Good as Real Books

Before you jump on the latest trend, discover why real books may be better for your kids.

Holiday Food Drive Equals More Than 4 Million Meals In Santa Cruz County!

Big thanks to all volunteers and contributors to the Second Harvest Food Bank.

ICYMI, Capitola-Soquel! Headlines From Around Bay Area You May Have Missed

Warriors at White House; hero dogs wanted; tax scam; robber strikes with bat and hammer; bye-bye, cable boxes?

High School Girls get a taste of Med School at Kaiser Permanente San Jose

Perry Initiative, KP San Jose MD's, build "pipeline" of young women heading to med, engineering schools.

Mere Hours To Super Bowl 50: We've Got You Covered, Capitola-Soquel

Round-up of TV commercial sneak-peeks, security news, prostitution busts, plus, last-minute recipes for snacks and team-inspired cocktails!

Santa Cruz Co. Crime Blotter: Drive-By Bullets Miss Sleeping Child; Arrest In Car Fires

A look at some of last week's police, fire and court stories from around the area.