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Capitola, Watsonville, Santa Cruz, economy, agriculture, business
June 02, 2026 09:20

Martinelli's Cancels Contracts, Leaving Watsonville Apple Farmers Without Their Biggest Buyer

Martinelli's has canceled contracts with Watsonville apple farmers, their biggest buyer, threatening a way of life in Santa Cruz County. The decision ...

Capitola, Watsonville, health, money, politics
June 01, 2026 10:50

Watsonville Community Hospital Receives $10.6 Million State Grant to Address Financial Challenges

Watsonville Community Hospital has received a $10.6 million state grant to address its financial challenges. - The grant aims to stabilize the hospita...

Capitola, health, transport, wildlife, Marin County, Santa Cruz County, Local
May 31, 2026 15:52

Herculean Effort to Combat Avian Flu in California Marine Mammals and Birds

A coordinated, Herculean effort is underway in California to combat an avian influenza outbreak affecting marine mammals and birds. - Wildlife agencie...

Santa Cruz, Capitola, transport, politics, money
May 26, 2026 05:35

Santa Cruz Metro Ballot Initiative on Track Despite Missed Deadline

Friends of Santa Cruz Metro has collected approximately 7,400 signatures for a ballot initiative to fund the transit agency, with an Aug. 12 deadline ...

Capitola, Santa Cruz, events, veterans, community
May 25, 2026 15:25

Veterans honored at Capitola Memorial Day paddle out

Veterans and community members gathered at Capitola Beach for the eighth annual Memorial Day paddle out, organized by the Veteran Surf Alliance, to ho...

Santa Cruz, Aptos, politics, immigration
May 21, 2026 09:10

Santa Cruz County Supervisors Approve Immigration Policy for Federal Agent Entry

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has approved a new immigration policy on May 21, 2026, setting protocols for staff when federal agents ente...

Capitola, Watsonville, Santa Cruz, crime, politics, technology
May 19, 2026 16:45

Santa Cruz Sheriff's ALPR Use Cleared by Audit

An audit by the Santa Cruz County Office of Inspector General found no impropriety in the Sheriff's Office use of automated license plate reader data....

Advance, Santa Cruz, sports, volleyball, NCAA
May 19, 2026 13:00

Harbor Junior Cecile Novembre Commits to Idaho Volleyball

Cecile Novembre, a junior at Harbor High School in Santa Cruz, has committed to play NCAA Division I volleyball at the University of Idaho. - Novembre...

Santa Cruz, Capitola, health, medicine, community, safety
May 18, 2026 16:45

Public AED Installed at Santa Cruz Lighthouse Point

Santa Cruz has installed a publicly accessible AED at Lighthouse Point, the first of several planned across the county. The device, housed in a SaveSt...

Capitola, Santa Cruz, food, economy, education, events
May 12, 2026 13:20

Silver Spur Relocates to Jeffery's Spot; School Farm Thrives

This article covers recent food news in Santa Cruz County, including the relocation of Silver Spur, the success of Live Oak's school farm, and a food ...

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3 June 2026 / 16:08

Plumas County Tax Measure Defeated, Incumbents See Mixed Results
Unofficial primary election results for Plumas County show a defeated sales tax measure and mixed ou...
3 June 2026 / 16:06

King County Transportation District Nears Sales Tax Vote
The King County Transportation District is finalizing a 0.1% sales tax to fund roads and support cit...
3 June 2026 / 16:02

Southern California's Role in Gaming Debate
Southern California communities are key stakeholders in California's expanding regulated gaming conv...
3 June 2026 / 16:00

Vallejo Police Arrest 8 in Sex Trafficking Operation
Vallejo police conducted a targeted enforcement operation in downtown Vallejo, resulting in eight ar...
3 June 2026 / 15:56

Bill aims to count all Native American students in California
California Assemblymember James Ramos has introduced AB 1581 to require schools to collect tribal af...
3 June 2026 / 15:55

Murder Charge Filed Against Suspect in Death of Escondido 'Trump House' Owner
A murder charge has been filed against Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, in the death of Kerry Sheron, the 69...
3 June 2026 / 15:55

Man Accused in Series of Sexual Assaults Against Five Women Near UCLA
A man has been accused in a series of sexual assaults against five women near UCLA, with at least fo...
3 June 2026 / 15:52

Tight Race for Merced County Schools Chief
Early voting results for the Merced County Superintendent of Schools race show a tight three-way con...
3 June 2026 / 15:50

Two Strong Earthquakes Strike Off Northern California Coast
Two earthquakes with magnitudes over 5.0 struck early Wednesday off the Northern California coast. -...
3 June 2026 / 15:48

Bear Fire Prompts Evacuation Warning in Mariposa County
A vegetation fire named the Bear Fire is burning in Bear Valley, Mariposa County, prompting an evacu...