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UC Santa Cruz 'Peeping Tom' arrested for several incidents of campus voyeurism - KSBW
UC Santa Cruz 'Peeping Tom' arrested for several incidents of campus voyeurism KSBW
Published on 26 June 2025 | 1:27 am
Santa Cruz City council "bans the butt," goes into effect in 2027 - KION546
Santa Cruz City council "bans the butt," goes into effect in 2027 KION546
Published on 26 June 2025 | 12:33 am
Ivanhoe Electric’s Santa Cruz Copper Project Advances - Sharecafe
Ivanhoe Electric’s Santa Cruz Copper Project Advances Sharecafe
Published on 26 June 2025 | 12:29 am
A judge resisted Trump’s order on gender identity. The EEOC just fired her - Santa Cruz Sentinel
A judge resisted Trump’s order on gender identity. The EEOC just fired her Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 25 June 2025 | 11:36 pm
2 Bay Area beaches made USA Today’s best beaches in California - The Mercury News
2 Bay Area beaches made USA Today’s best beaches in California The Mercury News
Published on 25 June 2025 | 11:18 pm
Slug Summer Send-Offs welcome new UC Santa Cruz students - UC Santa Cruz - News
Slug Summer Send-Offs welcome new UC Santa Cruz students UC Santa Cruz - News
Published on 25 June 2025 | 11:07 pm
Photos | Downtown Santa Cruz farmers market continues to thrive after move - MSN
Photos | Downtown Santa Cruz farmers market continues to thrive after move MSN
Published on 25 June 2025 | 11:01 pm
UC Santa Cruz 'Peeping Tom' arrested for several incidents of campus voyeurism - KSBW
UC Santa Cruz 'Peeping Tom' arrested for several incidents of campus voyeurism KSBW
Published on 25 June 2025 | 10:52 pm
Ivanhoe Electric’s PFS defines a ‘high-quality’ underground mining operation in Arizona - Mining.com.au
Ivanhoe Electric’s PFS defines a ‘high-quality’ underground mining operation in Arizona Mining.com.au
Published on 25 June 2025 | 9:35 pm
Former Santa Cruz County treasurer gets to 10 years in prison for money laundering - KJZZ
Former Santa Cruz County treasurer gets to 10 years in prison for money laundering KJZZ
Published on 25 June 2025 | 9:19 pm
Report: Santa Cruz County agriculture contributes $1.5 billion to local economy - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Report: Santa Cruz County agriculture contributes $1.5 billion to local economy Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 25 June 2025 | 9:17 pm
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac ordered to consider crypto as an asset when buying mortgages - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac ordered to consider crypto as an asset when buying mortgages Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 25 June 2025 | 9:01 pm
Gabe Gaeckle’s CWS experience bittersweet | County Connections - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Gabe Gaeckle’s CWS experience bittersweet | County Connections Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 25 June 2025 | 8:47 pm
6-story housing approved at 530 Ocean St. in Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz Local
6-story housing approved at 530 Ocean St. in Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Local
Published on 25 June 2025 | 8:35 pm
Electric carshare program to launch in Watsonville - Santa Cruz Local
Electric carshare program to launch in Watsonville Santa Cruz Local
Published on 25 June 2025 | 8:30 pm
Watsonville | Fifth Nerdville convention promises guests galore - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Watsonville | Fifth Nerdville convention promises guests galore Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 25 June 2025 | 8:14 pm
Santa Cruz basketball star DeMarco Hunter transfers to Archbishop Riordan - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz basketball star DeMarco Hunter transfers to Archbishop Riordan Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 25 June 2025 | 8:07 pm
Renegade Theater Co. launches annual Pride Month benefit show with ‘Stop Kiss’ - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Renegade Theater Co. launches annual Pride Month benefit show with ‘Stop Kiss’ Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 25 June 2025 | 7:10 pm
Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer Sentenced to 10 Years for Multi-Million Dollar Embezzlement - Hoodline
Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer Sentenced to 10 Years for Multi-Million Dollar Embezzlement Hoodline
Published on 25 June 2025 | 7:00 pm
Former SJSU football star Chandler Jones dies at age 33 after road accident - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Former SJSU football star Chandler Jones dies at age 33 after road accident Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 25 June 2025 | 6:56 pm
Don’t let the season go by without making strawberry shortcake - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Don’t let the season go by without making strawberry shortcake Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 25 June 2025 | 6:49 pm
Trump grapples for upper hand in debate over damage caused by U.S. strikes on Iran - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Trump grapples for upper hand in debate over damage caused by U.S. strikes on Iran Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 25 June 2025 | 6:40 pm
Santa Cruz teens explore public safety careers in hands-on academy - KSBW
Santa Cruz teens explore public safety careers in hands-on academy KSBW
Published on 25 June 2025 | 6:27 pm
2 seriously injured after crash in Santa Cruz Mountains - KSBW
2 seriously injured after crash in Santa Cruz Mountains KSBW
Published on 25 June 2025 | 5:41 pm
CHP: Crash on Highway 9 in Santa Cruz County results in major injuries - Press Banner | Scotts Valley, CA
CHP: Crash on Highway 9 in Santa Cruz County results in major injuries Press Banner | Scotts Valley, CA
Published on 25 June 2025 | 5:22 pm
California official criticized for appearing to call on gangs to intervene in immigration raids - Santa Cruz Sentinel
California official criticized for appearing to call on gangs to intervene in immigration raids Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 25 June 2025 | 5:16 pm
San Lorenzo Valley Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, June 25 - Lookout Santa Cruz
San Lorenzo Valley Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, June 25 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 25 June 2025 | 5:15 pm
Major crash on Highway 9 sends two to hospital on Tuesday - Lookout Santa Cruz
Major crash on Highway 9 sends two to hospital on Tuesday Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 25 June 2025 | 4:58 pm
Highway 9 collision results in major injuries - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Highway 9 collision results in major injuries Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 25 June 2025 | 4:55 pm
Morning power outages affect Santa Cruz County customers; power restored in Capitola, Soquel - KION546
Morning power outages affect Santa Cruz County customers; power restored in Capitola, Soquel KION546
Published on 25 June 2025 | 4:41 pm
Travel: You can see unique wildlife on Santa Cruz Island — but plan ahead - Orange County Register
Travel: You can see unique wildlife on Santa Cruz Island — but plan ahead Orange County Register
Published on 25 June 2025 | 4:39 pm
US Rep. LaMonica McIver pleads not guilty to assault charges stemming from immigration center visit - Santa Cruz Sentinel
US Rep. LaMonica McIver pleads not guilty to assault charges stemming from immigration center visit Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 25 June 2025 | 4:18 pm
Capitola Police Department seeking parking enforcement officers - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola Police Department seeking parking enforcement officers Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 25 June 2025 | 3:10 pm
Latin Metals amends Cerro Bayo Silver-Gold Project agreement, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina - Resource World Magazine
Latin Metals amends Cerro Bayo Silver-Gold Project agreement, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina Resource World Magazine
Published on 25 June 2025 | 3:02 pm
Trump’s budget bill could complicate 2026 tax filing season after IRS cuts, watchdog warns - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Trump’s budget bill could complicate 2026 tax filing season after IRS cuts, watchdog warns Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 25 June 2025 | 2:33 pm
How US adults’ views on same-sex marriage have changed since the Supreme Court’s 2015 ruling - Santa Cruz Sentinel
How US adults’ views on same-sex marriage have changed since the Supreme Court’s 2015 ruling Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 25 June 2025 | 2:10 pm
Santa Cruz law enforcement to participate in torch run for Special Olympics - Lookout Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz law enforcement to participate in torch run for Special Olympics Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 25 June 2025 | 1:47 pm
Market match increases to $20 at downtown Santa Cruz farmers market - Lookout Santa Cruz
Market match increases to $20 at downtown Santa Cruz farmers market Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 25 June 2025 | 1:38 pm
Your Guide To Fourth Of July Events In Santa Cruz - Patch
Your Guide To Fourth Of July Events In Santa Cruz Patch
Published on 25 June 2025 | 1:16 pm
Railveyor makes the Santa Cruz project cut - International Mining
Railveyor makes the Santa Cruz project cut International Mining
Published on 25 June 2025 | 1:01 pm
Hundreds of Santa Cruz County patients caught in middle of Sutter-Aetna negotiations - Lookout Santa Cruz
Hundreds of Santa Cruz County patients caught in middle of Sutter-Aetna negotiations Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 25 June 2025 | 12:44 pm
County planning department resolves to overcome its ‘culture of no’ - Lookout Santa Cruz
County planning department resolves to overcome its ‘culture of no’ Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 25 June 2025 | 12:29 pm
This week in Santa Cruz County business: New makers space on Westside launches with summer camp; new hires at two nonprofits - Lookout Santa Cruz
This week in Santa Cruz County business: New makers space on Westside launches with summer camp; new hires at two nonprofits Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 25 June 2025 | 12:02 pm
Santa Cruz demonstrators call for peace after Iran bombing - MSN
Santa Cruz demonstrators call for peace after Iran bombing MSN
Published on 25 June 2025 | 11:37 am
Former southern Arizona treasurer sentenced to 10 years in prison for embezzling $38 million - KTAR.com
Former southern Arizona treasurer sentenced to 10 years in prison for embezzling $38 million KTAR.com
Published on 25 June 2025 | 11:15 am
Your guide to a fireworks-free Santa Cruz County July Fourth - Lookout Santa Cruz
Your guide to a fireworks-free Santa Cruz County July Fourth Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 25 June 2025 | 11:00 am
A Long Shadow Over Santa Cruz: Mike Rotkin, 1945-2025 - Santa Cruz Weekly
A Long Shadow Over Santa Cruz: Mike Rotkin, 1945-2025 Santa Cruz Weekly
Published on 25 June 2025 | 9:35 am
Santa Cruz County Holds Workshops on Battery Energy Storage Systems - Santa Cruz Weekly
Santa Cruz County Holds Workshops on Battery Energy Storage Systems Santa Cruz Weekly
Published on 25 June 2025 | 9:02 am
Things to do in Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz Weekly
Things to do in Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Weekly
Published on 25 June 2025 | 8:08 am
From Counterculture to Community - Santa Cruz Weekly
From Counterculture to Community Santa Cruz Weekly
Published on 25 June 2025 | 7:46 am
City of Santa Cruz inches closer on banning the butt - KION546
City of Santa Cruz inches closer on banning the butt KION546
Published on 25 June 2025 | 7:29 am
Woodies on the Wharf kicks off summer in Santa Cruz - MSN
Woodies on the Wharf kicks off summer in Santa Cruz MSN
Published on 25 June 2025 | 7:06 am
Santa Cruz L.L. wins 8-9s district tournament title | Local Roundup - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz L.L. wins 8-9s district tournament title | Local Roundup Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 25 June 2025 | 6:34 am
Rebuilding trust in treasurer after Gutfahr sentencing - kold.com
Rebuilding trust in treasurer after Gutfahr sentencing kold.com
Published on 25 June 2025 | 2:17 am
Former Santa Cruz County treasurer receives 10 years for $38.7 million theft of public funds - AZPM News
Former Santa Cruz County treasurer receives 10 years for $38.7 million theft of public funds AZPM News
Published on 25 June 2025 | 12:12 am
Photo | Event at art gallery to honor Santa Cruz Pride - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photo | Event at art gallery to honor Santa Cruz Pride Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 24 June 2025 | 11:28 pm
Capitola police seek help in identifying burglary suspect - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola police seek help in identifying burglary suspect Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 24 June 2025 | 10:57 pm
Santa Cruz County proclaims June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month - Lookout Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County proclaims June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 24 June 2025 | 10:41 pm
Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau honors Jacobs Farm del Cabo founders as 2025 Farmers of the Year - Lookout Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau honors Jacobs Farm del Cabo founders as 2025 Farmers of the Year Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 24 June 2025 | 10:32 pm
California’s long-awaited salmon season closes early after anglers exceed quota - Lookout Santa Cruz
California’s long-awaited salmon season closes early after anglers exceed quota Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 24 June 2025 | 10:14 pm
Santa Cruz demonstrators call for peace after Iran bombing - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz demonstrators call for peace after Iran bombing Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 24 June 2025 | 9:34 pm
Quick Bites | Watsonville restaurant Ella’s at the Airport closes its doors - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Quick Bites | Watsonville restaurant Ella’s at the Airport closes its doors Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 24 June 2025 | 9:23 pm
UC Santa Cruz’s new records fee model supports student access and success - UC Santa Cruz - News
UC Santa Cruz’s new records fee model supports student access and success UC Santa Cruz - News
Published on 24 June 2025 | 8:19 pm
Passenger rail input wanted in Santa Cruz, Watsonville - Santa Cruz Local
Passenger rail input wanted in Santa Cruz, Watsonville Santa Cruz Local
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:17 pm
Santa Cruz businesses struggle with Murray Street Bridge closure - KSBW
Santa Cruz businesses struggle with Murray Street Bridge closure KSBW
Published on 24 June 2025 | 6:08 pm
We won’t solve homelessness in Santa Cruz County until we face this one truth - Lookout Santa Cruz
We won’t solve homelessness in Santa Cruz County until we face this one truth Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 24 June 2025 | 11:00 am
Five years after George Floyd’s death, new photo exhibit explores fight for racial equality in Santa Cruz - Lookout Santa Cruz
Five years after George Floyd’s death, new photo exhibit explores fight for racial equality in Santa Cruz Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 24 June 2025 | 4:23 am
Former Santa Cruz County treasurer sentenced after $38M embezzlement case - KVOA
Former Santa Cruz County treasurer sentenced after $38M embezzlement case KVOA
Published on 24 June 2025 | 1:26 am
Santa Cruz, Watsonville ramp up illegal fireworks fines for Independence Day weekend - Lookout Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, Watsonville ramp up illegal fireworks fines for Independence Day weekend Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 24 June 2025 | 12:55 am
Arizona embezzlement scandal ends in prison sentence for former treasurer - 12News
Arizona embezzlement scandal ends in prison sentence for former treasurer 12News
Published on 24 June 2025 | 12:08 am
Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for $38 million theft - KGUN 9
Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for $38 million theft KGUN 9
Published on 23 June 2025 | 11:46 pm
Photo | Patrol boat heads back through choppy water to Santa Cruz Harbor - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photo | Patrol boat heads back through choppy water to Santa Cruz Harbor Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 23 June 2025 | 11:32 pm
Former Santa Cruz treasurer sentenced to decade in prison - Eastern Arizona Courier
Former Santa Cruz treasurer sentenced to decade in prison Eastern Arizona Courier
Published on 23 June 2025 | 11:22 pm
Fake parking tickets in Santa Cruz - The Pajaronian
Fake parking tickets in Santa Cruz The Pajaronian
Published on 23 June 2025 | 10:51 pm
In the Public Interest: The county’s generational shift deepens - Lookout Santa Cruz
In the Public Interest: The county’s generational shift deepens Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 23 June 2025 | 10:11 pm
Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr walks into court - kold.com
Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr walks into court kold.com
Published on 23 June 2025 | 9:55 pm
A community remembers Mike Rotkin - Lookout Santa Cruz
A community remembers Mike Rotkin Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 23 June 2025 | 8:32 pm
Rotkin family and friends raise funds for memorials around Santa Cruz - Lookout Santa Cruz
Rotkin family and friends raise funds for memorials around Santa Cruz Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:28 pm
New study gives Ivanhoe Electric’s Santa Cruz copper project $1.4B value - Mining.com
New study gives Ivanhoe Electric’s Santa Cruz copper project $1.4B value Mining.com
Published on 23 June 2025 | 5:51 pm
Santa Cruz braces for months-long Murray Street Bridge closure - KSBW
Santa Cruz braces for months-long Murray Street Bridge closure KSBW
Published on 23 June 2025 | 5:34 pm
Woodies on the Wharf kicks off summer in Santa Cruz - KSBW
Woodies on the Wharf kicks off summer in Santa Cruz KSBW
Published on 23 June 2025 | 5:28 pm
‘All my dreams shattered’: Santa Cruz Iranians gripped by fear for family members abroad as conflict escalates - Lookout Santa Cruz
‘All my dreams shattered’: Santa Cruz Iranians gripped by fear for family members abroad as conflict escalates Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 23 June 2025 | 12:21 pm
Carmageddon: Seven-month closure of Murray Street Bridge begins; bike path changes on East Cliff - Lookout Santa Cruz
Carmageddon: Seven-month closure of Murray Street Bridge begins; bike path changes on East Cliff Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 23 June 2025 | 12:08 pm
From butter chicken to brisket: A guide to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s surprising new food scene - Lookout Santa Cruz
From butter chicken to brisket: A guide to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s surprising new food scene Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 23 June 2025 | 12:00 pm
Santa Cruz faces $4 billion price for new train line - SFGATE
Santa Cruz faces $4 billion price for new train line SFGATE
Published on 23 June 2025 | 11:09 am
Fire Contained At Santa Cruz Restaurant - Patch
Fire Contained At Santa Cruz Restaurant Patch
Published on 23 June 2025 | 11:09 am
Name Dropping | Dientes Community Dental Care named Employer Champion - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Name Dropping | Dientes Community Dental Care named Employer Champion Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 22 June 2025 | 6:48 pm
Lookout remembers Mike Rotkin: Santa Cruz’s Socrates who had an encyclopedic understanding of our community’s 50-plus years of challenges - Lookout Santa Cruz
Lookout remembers Mike Rotkin: Santa Cruz’s Socrates who had an encyclopedic understanding of our community’s 50-plus years of challenges Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 22 June 2025 | 11:03 am
N4T Investigators: Santa Cruz County ex-treasurer to be sentenced Monday for $38M embezzlement - KVOA
N4T Investigators: Santa Cruz County ex-treasurer to be sentenced Monday for $38M embezzlement KVOA
Published on 21 June 2025 | 5:10 pm
Murray Street Bridge project forces Wharf to Wharf detour - Lookout Santa Cruz
Murray Street Bridge project forces Wharf to Wharf detour Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 21 June 2025 | 1:17 pm
Housing Matters aims to buy Soquel Ave. motel with city, county aid - Santa Cruz Local
Housing Matters aims to buy Soquel Ave. motel with city, county aid Santa Cruz Local
Published on 21 June 2025 | 2:35 am
Santa Cruz harbor bridge to close Monday for 7 months - Santa Cruz Local
Santa Cruz harbor bridge to close Monday for 7 months Santa Cruz Local
Published on 20 June 2025 | 9:55 pm
Fire at Natural Bridges State Park in Santa Cruz sparked by cooking, firefighters say - CBS News
Fire at Natural Bridges State Park in Santa Cruz sparked by cooking, firefighters say CBS News
Published on 20 June 2025 | 6:35 pm
‘Prepare to be blown away’: New national monument near Santa Cruz to open with trails for hiking, biking - San Francisco Chronicle
‘Prepare to be blown away’: New national monument near Santa Cruz to open with trails for hiking, biking San Francisco Chronicle
Published on 20 June 2025 | 11:00 am
Photos | Santa Cruz firefighters extinguish vegetation fire next to Natural Bridges visitor center - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photos | Santa Cruz firefighters extinguish vegetation fire next to Natural Bridges visitor center Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 20 June 2025 | 2:54 am
Natural Bridges fire contained, caused by unauthorized cooking; Santa Cruz Fire - KION546
Natural Bridges fire contained, caused by unauthorized cooking; Santa Cruz Fire KION546
Published on 20 June 2025 | 1:51 am
Natural Bridges State Park fire contained; park evacuations still in place - KSBW
Natural Bridges State Park fire contained; park evacuations still in place KSBW
Published on 20 June 2025 | 1:09 am
Fire near Natural Bridges forces evacuation of park - Lookout Santa Cruz
Fire near Natural Bridges forces evacuation of park Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 20 June 2025 | 12:00 am
Santa Cruz County man accused of killing own father arrested in Switzerland - KSBW
Santa Cruz County man accused of killing own father arrested in Switzerland KSBW
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:08 pm
Mike Rotkin, former mayor and an essential figure in Santa Cruz progressive activism, dies at 79 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Mike Rotkin, former mayor and an essential figure in Santa Cruz progressive activism, dies at 79 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 18 June 2025 | 9:32 pm