'California Thursdays' Program Serves Students Fresh California Food

Follow our link to get your school involved.

This Mom Says, 'Back It Up Santa!'

Put Christmas where it belongs – in December.

Consumers Who Believe They Were Misled By Online Retailer JustFabulous Can Join Pending Class Action Lawsuit

The company will pay $1.8M to Santa Clara & Santa Cruz counties for burying on its web sites a misleading $40-a-month "subscription charge."

Santa Cruz Student, 14, Cited For Having Replica Handguns In Backpack

The freshman boy attends Harbor High School.

Retirement Planning: Time to Bump Up Your 401K Contribution in 2015

See how much more the IRS allows in contributions for all, along with higher catch-up deposits for workers over age 50.

At Aptos Grange: Circuits and Programming Classes for Children

Two after-school classes for children ages 5-14.

FREYA HOOPER On: The Ultimate Battle Book for Kids

This is a can't-put-down read where the stakes are high and the rivalries are intense.

Easy DIY, Affordable Halloween Costume Ideas

Halloween is a week away. If your kids don't have a costume, here are some ideas for things you can make at the last minute.

Rain (Say What?) Forecasted During Game 4 of World Series

Much needed in the Bay area. But will it wash out the game?

Two Hollister Men, 25 and 23, Killed In Rollover Crash On Hwy 101

The driver was severely injured and arrested for suspected DUI in the accident early today just south of the Santa Clara County line.

Serial Robber Gets 5 Years For Scotts Valley Gas Station Hold-Up

The 21-year-old is connected to robbery sprees throughout the Bay Area.

Five Ways to Handle a Halloween Candy Overload

No. 2 helps parents steal back a few pieces at a time.

State Establishes Ebola Hotline & Call Center

While there are no confirmed cases of Ebola in California, many folks have questions and fear.

Comcast Reducing Annual California Water Use by 10 Million Gallons

Have you noticed dirty Comcast trucks around town? There's a good reason for the dust.

DMV Moving Ahead with Undocumented Driver Licenses

The licenses must be available by Jan. 1, 2015.

Chili Cook-Off This Saturday at the Boardwalk

Meat eaters and vegetarians will have plenty of choices for Best Chili.

Capitola New Leaf's Birthday Bash Raises $1,000 for Grind Out Hunger

On Sunday, October 19, Capitola New Leaf celebrated 21 years of sustaining our community with a party that benefited Grind Out Hunger.

Go, Giants! Great America Enters World Series Wager With KC Sister Park [VIDEO]

The general manager of the Santa Clara amusement park challenges park manager from Royals-loving Kansas City World of Fun!

National Teen Driver Safety Week: Officials Want to End Preventable Teen Fatal Car Crashes

National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 19-25, 2014. Watch the powerful “Don’t Text and Drive” PSA from the CHP.

Block Indian Casinos? Drug-Test Doctors? Web Site Helps Voters Navigate Ballots

The nonprofit, nonpartisan "California Choices" is useful tool for weighing state measures and candidates for Nov. 4 election

A Conversation with Neil Patrick Harris on Wednesday Evening in Santa Cruz

The event at the Civic Auditorium is an author event sponsored by Bookshop Santa Cruz. It is his only Bay Area appearance on his book tour.

It's Time to Review Your Medicare Coverage

Open enrollment runs through Dec. 7. And some good news: Medicare Advantage and Part D plans are improving.

Removing Fear Essential To Health and Healing

‘What I discovered that day was the mind holds so much power over pleasure and pain.’

State Warns Against Using Decorative Contact Lenses for Halloween

If the colored lenses aren't dispensed by an eye care professional, you could be risking injury, even blindness.

NWS Warns of Large Waves, Rip Currents in Coastal Areas

The warning applies to areas from Sonoma County south to Monterey.

[VIDEO INTERVIEW] Emmy-Winning Michael Cuesta's Political Thriller 'Kill the Messenger'

Emmy-winning director Michael Cuesta ("Homeland") talks about his new movie, "Kill the Messenger," and his 'shorthand' with Jeremy Renner.

Santa Cruz County DA Bob Lee Passes Away at 57

He was fighting an ongoing battle with cancer.

Watch for Fireballs in the Sky: Orionids Meteor Shower Peak 2014

We're in for quite a show Oct. 21-22!

Yet Another Shooting At A Watsonville Restaurant: This Time Outside Appleton Grill With No Injuries

Woman found in parking lot, drunk with loaded gun on Friday night, police said.

Mini Road Trip? Schedule of Pumpkin Fest Events: Celebrate The Great Gourd This Weekend in Half Moon Bay

October 18-19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Main Street. And check the free Pumpkin Festival mobile app, too!

Once Crammed In Filthy Crates, 14 Rescued Pups Renamed For SF Giants & Up For Adoption

SPCA of Monterey County hopes someone out there will want to take home Crawford ... or Posey ... or Panda ...

25 Years Since Loma Prieta: Are You Ready for the Next Big Earthquake? [Video]

Bay Area residents will never forget the harrowing 6.9 magnitude quake that claimed 63 lives.

Were You Watching? #SFGiants #OctoberTogether

San Francisco Giants Advance to Third World Series in Five Years.

Recalling When Loma Prieta Interrupted 1989 World Series ... and What Happened Next

John Murphy of Prep2Prep.com in San Jose was at Candlestick Park when the 6.9 earthquake hit.

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Wilder Ranch State Park at the Heritage Harvest Festival in Santa Cruz

Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks will host a docent reunion and a dedication of the newly-painted horse barn during the Festival.

Missing Bakerfield Man's Car Found In Watsonville

The 24-year-old was reported missing in August, police said.

Meet-'N'-Greets With Paleo Cookbook Authors In Santa Cruz & Capitola

Events are this weekend at the Whole Foods Market stores.

An Earthquake-Resistant House? Stanford Engineers Test, Build One

Team develops inexpensive design modifications that could be incorporated into new homes to reduce damage in an earthquake.

Bay Area Gas Prices Decreasing, AAA Says

Officials say we can credit lower demand, and greater supply.

Halloween is in the Air, Literally... NASA Shares 'Jack-o'-Lantern Sun' Photo

If this doesn't get you in the Halloween spirit, nothing will!