Santa Cruz County Gang/Crime Task Force Arrests Three At Traffic Stop

Two guns seized.

Tax Tip for Capitola-Soquel Residents: What You Should Know if You Changed Your Name

A name mismatch can delay your refund.

Upcoming Blood Donation Opportunities in Capitola, Nearby

Healthy and diverse donors are needed to help maintain a sufficient blood supply.

Take Care At Santa Cruz County Beaches: King Tides Through Thursday

Water may hit low-lying trails, sidewalks and parking lots. And boaters may face challenges.

Changes At Santa Cruz Boardwalk: Pay-After-Parking Kiosks; MyBoardwalk Cards Replacing Ride Tickets

If you have individual ride tickets left over, don't worry - you can still use them, say Beach Boardwalk folks.

Listeria Recall: Sprouts Recalled After Positive FDA Test

Hold the sprouts! These have been recalled after they flunked FDA testing.

Top 5 Reasons NOT To Visit The California DMV

Many transactions can be handled online or by telephone to avoiding visiting the DMV altogether.

How Capitola-Soquel Residents Can Get a Copy of Their Prior Year Tax Information

It's easy, and it's free.

Suspected 'Bubbly Bandit' Turns Herself In To Santa Cruz PD

The woman reportedly swiped pricey champagne from a local store.

Name Your Santa Cruz County Hero!

Nominations underway for the annual Red Cross Heroes Breakfast that recognizes acts of heroism by local residents. Feb. 28 deadline!

Tobacco Products Pulled From Raley's/Nob Hill Grocery Store Shelves

Raley's, with numerous stores in NorCal, says the decision was made to provide 'healthier options' and raise awareness about health.

Capitola-Soquel, Do You Know When To Sign Up For Medicare?

Some people are automatically enrolled, but for others there is a "window."

If You Suffer Those Embarrassing Flakes: Tips to Treat Dandruff

Did you know alternating between dandruff shampoos could do the trick? And beware of shampoos with coal tar.

Create Long-Term Romantic Love: Breakthrough Couples Workshop

Offered for the first time in Santa Cruz: Emotional Focused Therapy for Couples

Still Not Covered? Insurance Enrollment Extended For Those Who Start Today - Sunday!

Make an appointment by midnight, and you buy yourself some time ...

Keep Mylar Balloons From Valentine's Celebrations Secure

Last year, more than 300 outages occurred because unsecured metallic balloons floated into power lines. And that can be dangerous ...

Luggage Trade-In Program For Charity Going On In Capitola Through March 1

Receive $50 -$100 credits on a new Briggs & Riley bag bag if you donate your old, gently used suitcase to charity at Sterns Travel.

VIDEO REVIEW: Is 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Worth All the Hype?

This film critic says: "Red" is the new "Grey."

Relief Coming to the Pumps? State May Lower Gasoline Excise Tax by 7.5 Cents

The California State Board of Equalization will consider lowering the tax rate by 21 percent at their upcoming meeting.

Thousands Sign Online Petition To Expel 3 Male Students Linked To Sex Attack, Suicide of Audrie Pott

Parents of the girl, 15, who hanged herself in 2012, ask the principals of high schools in Saratoga and Gilroy to expel the boys.

Obama Signs Executive Order At Cybersecurity Summit At Stanford

American companies doing trillions of dollars of business are targeted by hackers for their trade secrets and intellectual property, he said

Dignity Health Donates $450K for Medical Supplies Delivered to Sierra Leone

Through Project C.U.R.E. partnership, supplies will help in the fight against Ebola.

Sunday Is Deadline To Purchase Health Insurance To Avoid Tax Penalty

In 2015, the tax penalty could be as high as $325 per adult for non-coverage.

Obama Lands In Bay Area, Will Attend Cybersecurity Conference At Stanford

The president will stay overnight in SF, then visit Palo Alto on Friday for the conference and a business roundtable.

Weekly Snow Report for Capitola-Soquel Residents Headed to Tahoe

Plus, check the road conditions and gas prices before you head out of town in search of snow.

National Weather Service Issues 'Beach Hazard' For Santa Cruz, Bay Area

Hazardous beach conditions through Saturday to include rip currents, sneakers waves and large breaking waves.

Bucket List Alert! Santa Cruz Mtns. Redwood Climbs Offered in March

Tree Climbing Planet and redwood researcher will guide individuals into crown of 200-foot redwood. Ages 18 and up.

Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom Announces Run for Governor

The former San Francisco mayor says he's creating a committee to run for California Governor in 2018.

Have You Noticed Rising Gas Prices in Capitola?

The average price of gas in California is up 7 cents since January, according to AAA.

For Those With Nut Allergies: See's Candy Recall

The affected product is the 8-ounce Classic Red Heart with Assorted Chocolates, sold in stores and through mail order.

Santa Cruz County Celebrates Lawsuit Victory Against Target

The company has settled a civil suit which alleged inaccurate pricing at Target.

Why Kids Need Recess

It's more than exercise. Children thrive, feel safer and engage better in class, but the recess program must be well-organized, study says.

From Santa Cruz PD: Name That 'Bubbly Bandit'

Police said the woman stole six bottles of Champagne from the Shopper’s Corner store.

Armed Robber At Watsonville Del Taco Unable to Access Safe, Flees With Cell Phones

Several employees escaped through a back door.

Bay Area's 'Serial Stowaway' Marilyn Hartman Does It Again!

Somehow she reportedly flew from Minnesota to Florida and checked into a luxury resort under a false name.

Got Young Readers? Here Is A Super Science Fiction for Your Kids

If your child likes technology and cool creations, there's a book for that.

Take The 2015 Santa Cruz Polar Plunge

Registrations underway to support Special Olympics Northern California. (Don't be wimpy!)

Are You Missing Your W-2s, Capitola-Soquel? IRS Says They Can Help

Those critical forms should be in your hands by mid-February, but if they aren't ...

Ahh, The Cost of Love: What Is It? $19.6 Billion!

A Saturday holiday and lower fuel costs mean Americans – especially single ones – expect to spend more for Valentine’s Day this year.

Power Restored To Bay Area Households

Less than a dozen customers in SC County still in dark. Nearly 163,000 Bay Area customers were without power during weekend's rain and wind.