Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic because of ongoing work. This closure will last until 7:01 a.m. on Aug. 31. A two-car crash happened at Hilltop Rd and Jensen Rd ...

The Supreme Court's decision giving preliminary approval for President Donald Trump's order restricting mail voting might not ...

Santa Cruz County supervisors will consider changing how their salaries are determined, just weeks after declaring the county in financial distress and putting a half-cent sales tax on the November ...

The debate over Flock and license plate recognition often pits privacy against public safety, but that framing misses those who might benefit most, writes retired engineer and local landlord Darius ...

Officials at the Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency say they are making “more aggressive” winter preparations as climate experts are forecasting a strong El Niño.

A person hit his mother with a metal pole and threatened her with it. This happened near the 100 block of Dakota Ave., Santa Cruz, at 6 p.m. on Aug. 19. The person was charged with assault with a ...

Good morning! It’s Aug. 24 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will see areas of low clouds, then sun and pleasant. The high will be 83, with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the ...

A person was arrested for hitting a police officer and being drunk and disorderly. The incident happened near the 1000 block of Green Valley Road in Watsonville around noon on Aug. 20. ( source) ...

A person hit his mother with a metal pole and threatened her with it. This happened near the 100 block of Dakota Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 6 p.m. on Aug. 19. The person was charged with assault with a ...

Santa Cruz County overdose deaths dropped for the third year, with 20 in 2026 versus 36 last year, due to expanded prevention, treatment, naloxone access, and targeted law enforcement efforts.

Monday news for Capitola and Soquel.

Join us for Plant Bingo at Home by Zinnia’s on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. for an evening of houseplants, bingo, and fun! Your $20 ticket … At Home by Zinnias on Aug. 26 ...