'Unhurried' Meetup Coming To Garfield Park Library

Unhurried Conversations hosted by the Unhurried Santa Cruz Meetup is coming to the Garfield Park Library.

Santa Cruz County Targeted By Fake Sheriff's Deputies

The sheriff's office is asking that residents share this story with elderly loved ones, as they are often targets of these scams.

'Juicy' Weather? Santa Cruz County Bracing For Weekend Cold Front

A storm will begin knocking on Santa Cruz County's door Thursday, but Friday is the start of thunderstorms. heavy rain and cold temps.

Sinkhole Repair Begins In Santa Cruz

The public is advised to seek alternate routes when possible, the city said.

Santa Cruz To Host Vote Your Friends In At New Leaf Community Markets

You'll benefit the remodel at the Garfield Park Library and bring in up to $100,000 in matching funds!

BBB Issues Warning On 'Giving Tuesday': Santa Cruz County

The BBB has reviews for more than 1,300 nationally soliciting charities and more than 10,000 locally soliciting ones.

Santa Cruz Recycled Art Program (SCRAP) Exhibit Opens Dec. 6

The show features inventive artwork made from materials found in the waste stream at the City’s Resource Recovery Facility.

Recycled Trash Is Art At This Santa Cruz Exhibit

The fourth annual art exhibit features artwork made from items found in the Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility waste stream.

Santa Cruz County Sheriff Urges Caution As Roads Flood

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff asked drivers to drive safely and slowly during rainy weather after a car was towed from a closed road.

Friends of Santa Cruz County Parks Hires Tricia Potts

Potts will join the nonprofit as program director.

Volunteer In Santa Cruz County: Advocate For A Foster Care Child

The court-appointed volunteers meet with a child each week, learn more about them and advocate in court for their best interest in court.

'Response' To Homelessness Announced In Santa Cruz County

The effort is a collaboration called the Homeless Action Partnership.

Heavy Rains Hit Santa Cruz As New Storm Looms

A handful of Santa Cruz County roads were closed as rain continued to fall on the region, days before a second storm was expected to hit.

Feeling Good Workshops In Santa Cruz

Feeling Good Wellness Center will be offering a panel discussion for the community.

Suicidal Man Saved, Porch Pirate: Santa Cruz County Police Logs

Deputies were honored for saving a suicidal man, a female thief gets an unwanted spotlight, and more police, fire and court news this week.

Fate Of 2 Santa Cruz Councilmembers In Voters' Hands

Two Santa Cruz Council members will be placed on the March 2020 ballot for a recall vote.

High Wind Watch Issued As Heavy Rains Move In: Santa Cruz County

Strong winds and heavy rain were expected to hit the region midday Saturday, the National Weather Service forecast.

Man Found Hiding After Attempted Break-In: Santa Cruz Police

A patrolling sergeant became suspicious after they noticed the door of a gas station pried open and a man hiding nearby.

Give Gifts To Santa Cruz County Care Home Residents

Care facility residents are often forgotten during the holidays. A Central Coast group wants to change that.

'Frosty Paws' Winter Camp For Kids Offered In Santa Cruz County

Children learn about being responsible stewards, both for animals and the world around them.

Traffic Safety Grants Awarded To Santa Cruz Co. Public Health

The grants will fund education programs designed to improve community safety during walking, cycling, driving and transporting children.

Santa And Elves Dole Out Pancakes, Eggs And Sausage In Santa Cruz

Proceeds from the breakfast will support youth recreation services in Watsonville.

Snow, More Rain For Thanksgiving Weekend: Santa Cruz County

The new system, a so-called atmospheric river, will bring fresh precipitation and snowfall to the region.

Suicidal Man Saved By Santa Cruz County Deputies

The three deputies have been honored with the sheriff’s Life Saving Award.

Turkey Rescued From Santa Cruz Homeless Camp: Thanksgiving Save

Santa Cruz County officials make an exceptional turkey pardon just two days before Thanksgiving.

CHP Increases Patrols To Catch Projectile-Throwing Suspect In Monterey County

Officials have increased the award amount to $4,000 for anyone with information leading to an arrest.

$17 Million For Transportation Projects: Santa Cruz Co.

Community input is sought on projects proposed by the county, as well as the cities of Capitola, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley and Watsonville.

Planning A Burn In Central Santa Cruz County? Get A Permit

With the upcoming backyard burn season, Central Fire Protection District of Santa Cruz County is making burn permits available.

Ask Santa Cruz Police Lieutenant Candidates A Question

The public may observe interviews and submit candidate questions for consideration.

Locals Week: Free Monterey Bay Aquarium Admission

The annual Community Open House week for Santa Cruz, Monterey or San Benito County locals will run from Dec. 7 to Dec. 15.

STORM ADVISORY: High Surf, Breakers To 27 Feet In Santa Cruz Co.

"Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean water."

'Spider-Man' Tool Helps Catch Suspects In Santa Cruz County

It seems like a gadget out of Marvel comics, but it's being taken very seriously by Santa Cruz County deputies.

Chase Leads To Arrest By Sheriff's Deputies In Felton

Nicholas Kondzielaski​, 39, of Boulder Creek was nabbed after being spotted in a stolen van on Highway 9.

Santa Cruz Recycled Art Program (SCRAP) Returns December 2019

The Opening Reception is Friday, December 8, 2019, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the R. Blitzer Gallery.

Impaired Man Drives Onto Roundabout, Santa Cruz Police Say

The driver and his passenger were both arrested after the car got stuck on the roundabout at Beach Street and Pacific Avenue.

Cloned Bank Cards, Tricycle Theft: Santa Cruz County Police Log

Police, fire and court news in the region this week.

Armed Domestic Violence Suspect Arrested In Santa Cruz County

Jeffrey Greer, 30, was picked up and booked on several charges, including being in possession of a loaded illegal 9mm handgun.

Dancing For The Dead In Santa Cruz: Photos Of The Week

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Dr MacLean named MD leader for Kaiser Permanente Santa Cruz Cty

Dr. William MacLean to oversee 3 Kaiser Permanente medical offices and KP services at Watsonville Hospital in Santa Cruz County

Holiday Ice Opens At Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Ice skating, curling lessons, train rides, visits with Santa, and other winter festivities are underway.