Heads Up If Planning to Take Hwy 1 South Today

Mud and rock slides have closed stretch between Monterey and San Luis Obispo.

Good News: Rain Is Much-Needed; Bad News: It's Only 'Short-Term' Drought Relief

Man behind "California Weather Blog" says we need many storms of this magnitude to replenish groundwater aquifers.

Storms Triggered 152K Power Outages Today Throughout Bay Area

PG&E brought in crews from Washington, Oregon and Southern California to assist. But some residents are still in the dark.

Update: Narrow Escape For TWO Children Injured By Massive, Falling Tree on Santa Cruz School Playground

Crews rescued 11-year-old boy trapped under the 60- to 80-foot-tall Cypress. A girl, 11, was struck by branches.

Several Parks In Santa Cruz County Closed Due To Storm

Officials expect them to remain closed through next week.

Santa Cruz Boy Hurt When 80-Foot Tree Falls, Pins Him To Ground

He was walking on school playground between 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.

CHP: Turn Around, Don't Drown

CHP has rescued people from flooded vehicles.

How Much, And Who, Do You Tip During The Holidays?

How much is enough, and how little is too little?

More Than 21K Customers Without Power In Bay Area

In the South Bay, numbers are at 2,800, and 5,700 are in the Peninsula.

Cal Fire Warns of Home Heating Dangers as Storm Approaches

A storm is headed our way, and that means many will be turning on heating sources inside.

Capitola-Soquel: Before Storm Hits, Check Your Homeowners, Renters Policies

Update your belongings inventory, and know what damage is covered and what is excluded. (Hint - Probably flooding.)

New Head Start Play Area to Serve Families Experiencing Homelessness in Santa Cruz County

Encompass Community Services partnered with Homeless Services Center’s Rebele Family Shelter to construct a safe play space.

Storm Advisory and Good Advice From Santa Cruz PD

Plus info on if and when sandbags will be distributed.

Good News If You Were Duped By Sensa Weight-Loss Claims

FTC mailing $26 million in refunds to consumers who bought the California-based company's sprinkle-on supplement, sold deceptively.

A Guide to Help Capitola-Soquel Residents Pick the Perfect Christmas Tree

Follow these tips and tricks for finding the best tree. Watch the video that shows why watering the tree is so critical.

Audubon Society's Annual Christmas Bird Count Starts Sunday

Upcoming sessions set for Watsonville and Santa Cruz County areas.

Geophysicist Maps Saltwater Threat to Santa Cruz, Coastal Aquifers

Earlier this fall, a team performed an ambitious experiment to determine the extent of ocean water intrusion into underground freshwater.

Gas Prices Drop Sharply in Bay Area, Nationwide

The average gas price per gallon fell 26 cents to $2.99 in the Bay Area.

Batten Down The Hatches, Capitola-Soquel! Prepare For Heavy Rains, High Winds

We have a video on how to fill sandbags quickly and where to check for power outage updates in your area.

Shopping Made Easy With The Capitola-Soquel Patch 2014 Holiday Gift Guide

Find gifts for everyone on your shopping list.

Moms and Dads: Keep Your Kids Out Of The E.R. This Holiday Season

May seem like common sense, but ... emergency rooms do treat 265,000 toy-related injuries a year. Do you know the "toilet-paper roll" test?

Santa Will Reply to Letters from Capitola-Soquel Children

From the North Pole, "Santa" replies to children who write to him through a special U.S. Postal program.

Dragonfly Ranch-Bed and Breakfast in Captain Cook, HI

bed and breakfast, resort, inn, motel, organic gardens, retreat, workshops

Have A Capitola-Soquel Wildlife Lover On Your Christmas List? Gift-Giving Got You Stumped?

Consider adopting a Yosemite National Park black bear or mountain lion, with help from the Sierra Club ...

A Book for Kids Who Love Percy Jackson

Do you need a present for your kids who love Percy Jackson? There's a book for that!

Santa Cruz Jury Finds Ex-Con Guilty of Molesting Teen Girl

He faces up to 150 years in prison. (Warning: disturbing details)

Winter Storm Heading Our Way

The Monterey Bay area can expect 1 to 2 inches of rain.

Local Favorites on List of America's Best Towns for the Holidays

Travel and Leisure chose 25 towns--with four in northern and central California.

Does Google Owe You Money?

FTC orders Google to refund money to consumers--but you have to ask for your refund to get it.

Top 10 Ways To Hold A Company Party - Without Getting Sued

Never hang mistletoe. Repeat--Never hang mistletoe.

Stanford Has Bad News for Capitola

Geophysicist maps saltwater threat to California aquifers

Before You Light That Fireplace, Read This

A safety checklist to keep your family safe.

Frozen Food Recalled Over Possible Salmonella Contamination

Check your freezer for the lot number and "best by" date.

3 Great Turkey Soup Recipes

If your taste buds crave Tex-Mex, Tuscan White Bean or Curry—these recipes will use up turkey leftovers.

Burning Holiday Gift Wrap Produces Toxic Smoke

Waste less with creative alternatives.

Weapons and Drug Suspect Arrested in His College Criminal Justice Class

A half-pound of meth, loaded guns and $4500 in cash.

Verizon Wireless' December 2014 Free Workshops

Verizon Wireless offers December 2014 free workshops in Capitola.

Avoid Storm Repair Scams

Find a licensed contractor or confirm that a contractor is licensed by checking this website.

Gas Consumption in CA Rises Nearly 1%

And that was before gas prices started falling.

Data Breaches: And You Thought Last Year Was Bad

A new study shows that 58 percent of 300 large retailers are less secure than a year ago, when millions of customers’ data was breached.