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Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
An historic Santa Cruz building is back in action.
Chasing birds by bike, Mark Kudrav's goal was to see as many bird species in 2013 as possible without using any fossil fuels.
San Francisco Giants Third Base Coach Tim Flannery was part of the team’s 2010 and 2012 World Series titles. He’s also a critically acclaimed recording artist who’ll perform in Redwood City next month.
It's Monarch Mania in Santa Cruz.
Most of the money was donated by self-made tech billionaires.
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Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
Local courthouses are gearing up for a slew of couples wishing to claim 11-12-13 as their wedding date.
In observance of Veterans Day 2013, these restaurants are offering a free meal to those who have served our country.
Are you part of the local food movement? Now is the time to catch your own crab.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
This year's event will honor the late Chef Josef Desimone, former Google chef and a supporter of the music education fundraiser.
Police officers from around the state will honor their fallen furry friends at UC Davis on Wednesday.
The Soquel High graduate went into surgery Friday morning.
Learn more about 4-H at the Scotts Valley club meeting Oct. 14 at Community Covenant Church.
The oddest news reports always come from the crime beat.
The Golden Carrot Awards highlight restaurants that offer healthy menu items.
According to our map, Scotts Valley has one of the highest concentrations of Starbucks in the county.
The airport operated in Scotts Valley from 1947 to 1983.
How many babies got your name the year you were born? Explore our database of California baby names from 1910 to 2012.
Watch a news broadcast where local survivors talk about the Asiana Airlines Flight 214 crash.
A plane crash is not a death sentence. Find out all the things you can do to walk away from the wreckage.
Gay marriage impacts parents, children, brothers, sisters, husbands and wives. Post a blog or tell us on our boards how it will affect you.
Share the endearing, humorous and cautionary lessons your father taught you.