Hawaiian Style Music and Dance with Leolani Lowry

Santa Cruz Ethnic Dance Festival Free Family Festival Days

Teen, 15, Charged As Adult For 8-Year-Old Girl's Death In Santa Cruz

"Maddy" Middleton would have entered fourth grade this year. Her body was found Monday in a dumpster.

Alleged Teen Killer Of 'Maddy' To Be Tried As Adult

The announcement was made this morning.

Memorial Growing For Madyson 'Maddy' Middleton

Maddy's body was found on Monday night concealed in a recycling bin in Santa Cruz.

You'll Never Again Cut Watermelon Any Other Way! WATCH VIDEO

We love this quick and easy watermelon hack.

Stanford Links Brain-Chemistry Deficit To Autistic Children's Social Struggles

These findings show low levels of hormone is linked to social impairment and raise possibility of a treatment.

Man Robbed At Knifepoint By 'Drinking Buddies' Outside Club In Watsonville

The victim told cops he was drinking with the two suspects before being lured outside.

Teen Boy Allegedly Lured, Killed 8-Year-Old Girl to His Apartment

Chief Kevin Vogel said he believes the girl was killed before she was reported missing Sunday evening.

8-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in Recycling Bin, Teen Arrested

Maddy’s body was discovered in the recycling bin once investigators realized the search for the missing girl had become a recovery effort.

The Dance and Music of Puerto Rico

Ethnic Dance Festival Free Family Day Workshops

Coroner IDs Man Killed In Motorcycle Accident

The 49 year old died in a collision with three cars.

Baile Folklorico with Malena Vega

Ethnic Dance Festival Free Family Day Workshops

2 Boys Shot, 1 Boy Beaten In Gang-Related Fight In Santa Cruz County

Deputies said the three are uncooperative with the investigation, and there are no suspects identified.

Your 'Birth Lottery' Determines Your American Dream? - New Study

American children born into high-income families see far greater earnings over their lifetimes than children born into low-income homes.

Watsonville Strawberry Festival Is Almost Here

You can still sign up for the pie-eating contest!

Fewer U.S. Teens Are Having Sex

Those who are also using different types of protection.

Teen, 15, Arrested In Connection with Murder Of Santa Cruz Girl, 8

The body believed to be that of missing Madyson Middleton was found in a dumpster Monday night.

Sunday Assault, Robbery May Be Gang-Related

The victim ended up in hospital after being beaten with baseball bat and robbed in Watsonville.

Man Allegedly Exposes Himself To Teen Girls In Scotts Valley

The suspect was described as a white man, 30 to 40, driving a gold sedan.

Rent Unaffordable for Average Worker in California

A study shows California workers must make $26.65 an hour to afford rent in the state, while the average renter's wage is 18.96.

Capitola-Soquel Dog Owners: Food Recall For Salmonella Risk

Nature's Variety Instinct Raw Chicken Formula may be contaminated.

FBI Joins Search For Missing Santa Cruz Co. Girl, 8

The child was last reportedly seen at an art center on Sunday evening. She was riding a scooter.

High Temperatures Expected This Week for Capitola-Soquel, Bay Area

Residents are reminded to drink plenty of water and avoid too much sun exposure. Which day will be the worst?

Girl Missing From Santa Cruz Co. Last Reported Seen At Art Center

PLEASE SHARE! The child is 8 and was riding a scooter Sunday evening.

No Tsunami Headed Our Way From Alaska's 6.9-Magnitude Quake

If it were closer to 9.0-magnitude, that would be a problem for Bay Area, official said.

Shots Fired In Watsonville Neighborhood; Cops Seek Possible Victim and Suspects

The incident was reported Sunday night.

CA's Controversial New Vaccination Law May Serve As U.S. Model

Other states may follow ours - one of strictest in nation - and eliminate philosophical and religious exemptions, Stanford experts say.

Police Seek Help Locating Missing Girl In Santa Cruz

The child is 8 years old and was last seen Sunday.

Sunday Smiles: Man Runs Every Street in Town; Pink Heals; 95-Year-Old Yogi

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.

Endangered Otter Pups; Skunks Caught in Rat Traps; Multiple Mountain Lion Sightings; Cheetah Birthday: All in Calif.

Patch has a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are darling.

Thousands Of Job Openings Posted In California Over The Past Week

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings.

Fiat-Chrysler Recalls 1.4M Vehicles Over Software Vulnerability

Hackers could take over and remotely control steering wheels.

How To Post Your Event or Announcement on Capitola-Soquel Patch

And how to stay on top of what's happening in your town with our free newsletter and breaking news alerts.

In The Mood For A Festival Or Fair This Weekend, Capitola and Soquel?

Grab the kids, start the car, and here are some of the best going on around NorCal. Plus, what's new and worth a view at two zoos.

Are You Really Ready for the Next Big California Earthquake?

No one can predict when or where it will happen. Video of Napa's 6.1 quake from 2014 reminds all of us to make preparations now.

VIDEO REVIEW: Is "Paper Towns" Meaningful and Worthwhile?

Starring Nat Wolff and Cara Delevingne, “Paper Towns” is a heavy paperweight.

Got Teens, Capitola-Soquel? Try An Experiment and Accentuate The Positive

Bay Area therapist recommends telling your teen what you appreciate about them, and see if this doesn't change your family dynamic.

CSU Executives Awarded Pay Raises

Funding for the raises is coming from the state.

NASA: Earth's 'Older, Bigger' Cousin Found

We are not alone?

Cops Investigate Friday Night Stabbing In Santa Cruz Co.

The victim was flown to a Bay Area trauma center.