The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is casting -- for TV -- lovebirds planning a spring engagement.
Here are six things to keep in mind when using the child tax credit, as provided by the IRS.
Is there a parking lot in town that you avoid at all costs?
Don't miss the exciting: Who can we trust? ... The chase is on ... An "I-never-saw-it-coming" your young readers can't put down.
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Partnership awards $10,000 a year over 3 Years
A camera was set up to capture the build of an ice rink, but a surprise visitor decided they wanted some face time, too.
For instance: Longest distance to toss a garlic fry into someone else’s mouth.
Plus, check the road conditions and gas prices before you head out of town in search of snow.
A name mismatch can delay your refund.
Healthy and diverse donors are needed to help maintain a sufficient blood supply.
Water may hit low-lying trails, sidewalks and parking lots. And boaters may face challenges.
If you have individual ride tickets left over, don't worry - you can still use them, say Beach Boardwalk folks.
Many transactions can be handled online or by telephone to avoiding visiting the DMV altogether.
It's easy, and it's free.
Nominations underway for the annual Red Cross Heroes Breakfast that recognizes acts of heroism by local residents. Feb. 28 deadline!
Some people are automatically enrolled, but for others there is a "window."
Did you know alternating between dandruff shampoos could do the trick? And beware of shampoos with coal tar.
Make an appointment by midnight, and you buy yourself some time ...
Last year, more than 300 outages occurred because unsecured metallic balloons floated into power lines. And that can be dangerous ...
American companies doing trillions of dollars of business are targeted by hackers for their trade secrets and intellectual property, he said
In 2015, the tax penalty could be as high as $325 per adult for non-coverage.
Hazardous beach conditions through Saturday to include rip currents, sneakers waves and large breaking waves.
Tree Climbing Planet and redwood researcher will guide individuals into crown of 200-foot redwood. Ages 18 and up.
If your child likes technology and cool creations, there's a book for that.
Registrations underway to support Special Olympics Northern California. (Don't be wimpy!)
Those critical forms should be in your hands by mid-February, but if they aren't ...
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.
Your next-door-neighbor, what’s-his-name, may be what’s standing between you and tragedy.
Both departures and arrivals have been canceled. Flights to and from Boston are the worst.
One National Weather Service official says every little bit of rain helps end the drought, but it may take years to replenish stored water.
All for a good cause -- Pajaro Valley Shelter Services!
How about a murals art camp in Scotts Valley?
Event date is Feb. 21 and open to public. This is an important fund-raiser for City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department.
A short life of suffering for a duck or goose, so some diner can have a five-minute "gourmet experience"? Reinstate the ban!
Delicious recipes for avocado muffins, salads, smoothies and even an Avocado Cake with Raspberry Filling and Key Lime Buttercream Frosting.
Expect the most trouble at higher elevations or on bridges.
PG&E crews from Oregon and Washington are on their way to help restore service.
The mothers may be abandoning their pups as they search for food, researchers said. Or, they fear, the pups may have an unidentified disease