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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 / 17:18

Golden mussels found on boat at Lake Tahoe inspection
Golden mussels were found on a boat at Lake Tahoe's Meyers inspection station, marking the second in...
3 June 2026 / 17:12

Senate Votes on Immigration Funding After Trump Fund Dropped
The Senate begins voting on immigration enforcement funding after the Trump administration drops a c...
3 June 2026 / 17:08

England's Tuchel Faces World Cup Test
Thomas Tuchel's appointment as England manager sparked debate due to his German nationality, but his...
3 June 2026 / 17:05

Trump acknowledges Iranian hardliners could jeopardize nuclear deal
Former President Donald Trump has acknowledged that hardliners within Iran's government could jeopar...
3 June 2026 / 16:55

Former Lieutenant Granted $1.5 Million Bail in Esparto Fireworks Explosion That Killed Seven
A Yolo County judge granted $1.5 million bail to former Sheriff's Lieutenant Samuel Machado, owner o...
3 June 2026 / 16:55

Man pleads not guilty to murder of pregnant ex-girlfriend in Bay Park
A man pleaded not guilty to murdering his pregnant ex-girlfriend in Bay Park. The victim was lured o...
3 June 2026 / 16:54

San Clemente Couple Arrested with Ketamine and Cash
A San Clemente couple was arrested in Simi Valley after police found two kilograms of ketamine and $...
3 June 2026 / 16:50

UK orders Google to let news sites opt out of AI scraping
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has ordered Google to allow news publishers to opt out of...
3 June 2026 / 16:48

Woodside Council Approves Contested Housing Project
The Woodside Town Council approved a multigenerational housing project at 10 Still Creek Road after ...
3 June 2026 / 16:46

Google's Plan to Release Sterile Mosquitoes in California
Google's Debug Project proposes releasing sterile male mosquitoes in California and Florida to reduc...