Open Studios has begun. For the first three weekends of October, Santa Cruz County artists are opening their studios — inviting us into the places where the work gets made. This year, close to 350 ...

With the weekend nearly here, check out things to do around Santa Cruz County, with a recommendation from Lily Belli and a ...

Nancy Bilicich and Ed Acosta will face off for the District 7 Watsonville City Council seat. The winner will replace termed-out City Councilmember Ari Parker.

Run by the Sea returns to Wilder Ranch State Park on Sunday, Oct. 4! Choose from a half-marathon, 12K or 4K run/walk along the scenic coastal bluffs … At Wilder Ranch State Park on Oct. 4 Dip & Drip ...

Three candidates vie for two Scotts Valley City Council seats, focusing on long-delayed plans for a new town center that could transform the community. County officials cite property owners for issues ...

She said that she believes Coonerty is the best choice for the city leadership role, that she and Coonerty hold common ground on overbuilding, and likes his idea of posting a public dashboard with ...

Friday news for Santa Cruz's Eastside and Live Oak.

The Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College features 90 vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured, grass-fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, ...

Top o’ the morning to you, readers. Wednesday, Sept. 30, is here, and the forecast is for another mostly sunny, warm day around Santa Cruz County, with temps hitting 90 in the mountains and upper 70s ...

Jose Garcia will become Santa Cruz’s interim police chief on Oct. 31, succeeding retiring Chief Bernie Escalante. Garcia has ...

Gillian Greensite, a longtime local activist and mayoral candidate in the primary election, officially endorsed Ryan Coonerty for Santa Cruz mayor on Thursday. She said that she believes Coonerty is ...

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