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Photo | Hooked on waves - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photo | Hooked on waves Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 15 June 2025 | 9:35 pm
Clay Hausmann to debut one-man show ‘Empty Nest and All the Rest’ as fundraiser for The Landing - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Clay Hausmann to debut one-man show ‘Empty Nest and All the Rest’ as fundraiser for The Landing Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 15 June 2025 | 9:24 pm
Crash in the Santa Cruz Mountains leaves one dead, four others injured - KION546
Crash in the Santa Cruz Mountains leaves one dead, four others injured KION546
Published on 15 June 2025 | 7:29 pm
1 killed, 4 injured, after driver crosses into oncoming traffic in the Santa Cruz Mountains - KSBW
1 killed, 4 injured, after driver crosses into oncoming traffic in the Santa Cruz Mountains KSBW
Published on 15 June 2025 | 7:26 pm
Aptos alum Gabe Gaeckle stellar in Arkansas’ loss to open College World Series | Local Roundup - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Aptos alum Gabe Gaeckle stellar in Arkansas’ loss to open College World Series | Local Roundup Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 15 June 2025 | 6:04 pm
Name Dropping | Omega Nu of Santa Cruz awards $118,000 in scholarships - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Name Dropping | Omega Nu of Santa Cruz awards $118,000 in scholarships Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 15 June 2025 | 4:28 pm
Saturday night Highway 17 collision leaves Santa Cruz man dead - Lookout Santa Cruz
Saturday night Highway 17 collision leaves Santa Cruz man dead Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 15 June 2025 | 4:22 pm
‘No Kings’ protest in Salinas, Monterey on June 14 as pushback against Trump intensifies - Salinas Californian
‘No Kings’ protest in Salinas, Monterey on June 14 as pushback against Trump intensifies Salinas Californian
Published on 15 June 2025 | 6:17 am
Which compact pickup is better? Ford Maverick vs. Hyundai Santa Cruz - Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Which compact pickup is better? Ford Maverick vs. Hyundai Santa Cruz Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Published on 15 June 2025 | 5:49 am
Santa Cruz’s joyous Juneteenth celebration stays true to its roots amid national unrest - Lookout Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz’s joyous Juneteenth celebration stays true to its roots amid national unrest Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 15 June 2025 | 3:39 am
Photos: Anti-Trump protest draws more than 10,000 in Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz Local
Photos: Anti-Trump protest draws more than 10,000 in Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Local
Published on 15 June 2025 | 1:47 am
The Army turns 250. Trump turns 79. Cue funnel cakes, festive bling, military might — and protest - Santa Cruz Sentinel
The Army turns 250. Trump turns 79. Cue funnel cakes, festive bling, military might — and protest Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 15 June 2025 | 1:11 am
Political violence is threaded through recent US history. The motives and justifications vary - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Political violence is threaded through recent US history. The motives and justifications vary Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 15 June 2025 | 12:58 am
Photos: Anti-Trump protest draws more than 10,000 in Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz Local
Photos: Anti-Trump protest draws more than 10,000 in Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Local
Published on 15 June 2025 | 12:37 am
More than 10,000 march in Santa Cruz for ‘No Kings Day’ - Santa Cruz Sentinel
More than 10,000 march in Santa Cruz for ‘No Kings Day’ Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 15 June 2025 | 12:04 am
At 'No Kings' protests in Santa Cruz and Watsonville, flags and slogans take on new dimension - Lookout Santa Cruz
At 'No Kings' protests in Santa Cruz and Watsonville, flags and slogans take on new dimension Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 14 June 2025 | 11:19 pm
Thousands amass in Watsonville, Santa Cruz for No Kings Day - The Pajaronian
Thousands amass in Watsonville, Santa Cruz for No Kings Day The Pajaronian
Published on 14 June 2025 | 11:12 pm
Minnesota’s slain Democratic leader lived the political divisions in the US every day - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Minnesota’s slain Democratic leader lived the political divisions in the US every day Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 14 June 2025 | 10:41 pm
Photos | 34th annual Santa Cruz Juneteenth celebrates ‘Body, Mind and Soul’ - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photos | 34th annual Santa Cruz Juneteenth celebrates ‘Body, Mind and Soul’ Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 14 June 2025 | 9:57 pm
California police are illegally sharing license plate data with ICE and Border Patrol - Santa Cruz Sentinel
California police are illegally sharing license plate data with ICE and Border Patrol Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 14 June 2025 | 8:28 pm
Ashton Torgerson strikes for first Ocean Sprints win | Ocean Speedway - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Ashton Torgerson strikes for first Ocean Sprints win | Ocean Speedway Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 14 June 2025 | 6:59 pm
Bay Area lawmakers denounce deportation of Palestinian activists - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Bay Area lawmakers denounce deportation of Palestinian activists Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 14 June 2025 | 3:50 pm
Santa Cruz County plans events to welcome World Cup visitors in 2026 - KSBW
Santa Cruz County plans events to welcome World Cup visitors in 2026 KSBW
Published on 14 June 2025 | 1:12 am
Photo | A walk in the park at Wilder Ranch - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photo | A walk in the park at Wilder Ranch Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 13 June 2025 | 11:31 pm
Photo | Mallard splashes down at Simpkins Family Swim Center in Live Oak - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photo | Mallard splashes down at Simpkins Family Swim Center in Live Oak Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 13 June 2025 | 11:30 pm
Meeting to be held on Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History restoration, expansion - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Meeting to be held on Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History restoration, expansion Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 13 June 2025 | 11:13 pm
Take a Summer Road Trip as Check, Please! Bay Area Returns to Monterey and Santa Cruz! - KQED
Take a Summer Road Trip as Check, Please! Bay Area Returns to Monterey and Santa Cruz! KQED
Published on 13 June 2025 | 10:57 pm
Santa Cruz County RTC seeks clarity on local cost burden for passenger rail project - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz County RTC seeks clarity on local cost burden for passenger rail project Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 13 June 2025 | 10:36 pm
Capitola City Council appoints Susan Westman to fill vacant seat - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Capitola City Council appoints Susan Westman to fill vacant seat Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 13 June 2025 | 10:06 pm
Corinne Bailey Rae’s first children’s book, ‘Put Your Records On,’ draws upon her musical past - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Corinne Bailey Rae’s first children’s book, ‘Put Your Records On,’ draws upon her musical past Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 13 June 2025 | 7:18 pm
Massive power outage impacting over 11,000 customers in Santa Cruz County - KSBW
Massive power outage impacting over 11,000 customers in Santa Cruz County KSBW
Published on 13 June 2025 | 7:00 pm
Protesters rally at UC Santa Cruz against ICE arrests and military deployment - MSN
Protesters rally at UC Santa Cruz against ICE arrests and military deployment MSN
Published on 13 June 2025 | 6:17 pm
Wharf debris, equipment recovery at Santa Cruz Wharf - The Pajaronian
Wharf debris, equipment recovery at Santa Cruz Wharf The Pajaronian
Published on 13 June 2025 | 5:22 pm
Eastside / Live Oak Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, June 13 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Eastside / Live Oak Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, June 13 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 13 June 2025 | 5:19 pm
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, June 13 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, June 13 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 13 June 2025 | 5:15 pm
Westside / Downtown Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, June 13 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Westside / Downtown Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, June 13 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 13 June 2025 | 5:13 pm
Deportation fears grow in Santa Cruz County as immigration raids, protests escalate across U.S. - Lookout Santa Cruz
Deportation fears grow in Santa Cruz County as immigration raids, protests escalate across U.S. Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 13 June 2025 | 4:12 pm
Celebrating the Class of 2025: Innovators, advocates, and future leaders - UC Santa Cruz - News
Celebrating the Class of 2025: Innovators, advocates, and future leaders UC Santa Cruz - News
Published on 13 June 2025 | 3:26 pm
Anti-Trump protests planned Saturday in Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Boulder Creek - Santa Cruz Local
Anti-Trump protests planned Saturday in Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Boulder Creek Santa Cruz Local
Published on 13 June 2025 | 3:05 pm
Santa Cruz must stand up to unlawful immigration enforcement and attend ‘No Kings’ rallies on Saturday - Lookout Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz must stand up to unlawful immigration enforcement and attend ‘No Kings’ rallies on Saturday Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 13 June 2025 | 11:00 am
BVB | Santa Cruz Product Isla Johnson to Join Gaels for 2025-26 Season - SMC California Athletics - smcgaels.com
BVB | Santa Cruz Product Isla Johnson to Join Gaels for 2025-26 Season - SMC California Athletics smcgaels.com
Published on 13 June 2025 | 2:18 am
Passenger rail likely to increase sales tax, sap money for roads - Santa Cruz Local
Passenger rail likely to increase sales tax, sap money for roads Santa Cruz Local
Published on 13 June 2025 | 1:05 am
Macklin Celebrini joins small group of Sharks named to NHL’s All-Rookie team - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Macklin Celebrini joins small group of Sharks named to NHL’s All-Rookie team Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 13 June 2025 | 12:53 am
Trump revokes California’s electric vehicle rules - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Trump revokes California’s electric vehicle rules Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 13 June 2025 | 12:19 am
Photos | Volunteers work to restore cliffside at Seabright State Beach - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photos | Volunteers work to restore cliffside at Seabright State Beach Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 13 June 2025 | 12:11 am
Photo | Full ‘strawberry’ moon rises over Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photo | Full ‘strawberry’ moon rises over Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 13 June 2025 | 12:06 am
PVUSD students can learn to build a flyable two-seater airplane under new career skills program - Lookout Santa Cruz
PVUSD students can learn to build a flyable two-seater airplane under new career skills program Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 12 June 2025 | 11:46 pm
Santa Cruz to waive some planning fees for 20 new businesses - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz to waive some planning fees for 20 new businesses Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 12 June 2025 | 11:31 pm
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park campground to remain closed until 2026 season - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park campground to remain closed until 2026 season Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 12 June 2025 | 11:05 pm
Local Indivisible groups prepare for Saturday ‘No Kings’ protests in Santa Cruz, Watsonville - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Local Indivisible groups prepare for Saturday ‘No Kings’ protests in Santa Cruz, Watsonville Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 12 June 2025 | 10:45 pm
Pajaro Valley school board responds to accusations of Brown Act violations - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Pajaro Valley school board responds to accusations of Brown Act violations Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 12 June 2025 | 10:11 pm
Santa Cruz votes to ban filtered cigarettes, citing pollution concerns | News Channel 3-12 - News Channel 3-12
Santa Cruz votes to ban filtered cigarettes, citing pollution concerns | News Channel 3-12 News Channel 3-12
Published on 12 June 2025 | 8:43 pm
Tom Karwin, On Gardening | Selecting trees to benefit the landscape - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Tom Karwin, On Gardening | Selecting trees to benefit the landscape Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 12 June 2025 | 8:10 pm
Anglers take advantage of ‘limited opening’ for ocean salmon | Fish Rap - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Anglers take advantage of ‘limited opening’ for ocean salmon | Fish Rap Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 12 June 2025 | 8:02 pm
‘These people don't know my life': County health workers watch as supervisors vote on whether to cut their jobs - Lookout Santa Cruz
‘These people don't know my life': County health workers watch as supervisors vote on whether to cut their jobs Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 12 June 2025 | 6:04 pm
Tourism Industry Update - Visit Santa Cruz County
Tourism Industry Update Visit Santa Cruz County
Published on 12 June 2025 | 2:41 pm
Santa Cruz advances filtered cigarette ban - KRON4
Santa Cruz advances filtered cigarette ban KRON4
Published on 12 June 2025 | 2:16 pm
A dawn bus ride, a Capitol showdown and a last-minute deal: How Santa Cruz activists fought health care cuts - Lookout Santa Cruz
A dawn bus ride, a Capitol showdown and a last-minute deal: How Santa Cruz activists fought health care cuts Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 12 June 2025 | 1:21 pm
Santa Cruz-area grocery stores disrupted by cyberattack to major supplier, but say impact is limited – for now - Lookout Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz-area grocery stores disrupted by cyberattack to major supplier, but say impact is limited – for now Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 12 June 2025 | 12:00 pm
Santa Cruz County residents share their fears of a national showdown on immigration - Lookout Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County residents share their fears of a national showdown on immigration Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 12 June 2025 | 11:50 am
Protesters rally at UC Santa Cruz against ICE arrests and military deployment - KSBW
Protesters rally at UC Santa Cruz against ICE arrests and military deployment KSBW
Published on 12 June 2025 | 12:50 am
Santa Cruz County officials react to Trump’s plan to phase out FEMA - KION546
Santa Cruz County officials react to Trump’s plan to phase out FEMA KION546
Published on 12 June 2025 | 12:16 am
Santa Cruz City Council votes to ban filtered cigarettes - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz City Council votes to ban filtered cigarettes Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 11 June 2025 | 11:51 pm
8 'No Kings' protests scheduled for this weekend on the Central Coast - KSBW
8 'No Kings' protests scheduled for this weekend on the Central Coast KSBW
Published on 11 June 2025 | 10:50 pm
Photo | Group of UC Santa Cruz students march to Town Clock to protest ICE - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photo | Group of UC Santa Cruz students march to Town Clock to protest ICE Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 11 June 2025 | 10:06 pm
Watsonville City Council condemns sending federal troops to Los Angeles - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Watsonville City Council condemns sending federal troops to Los Angeles Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 11 June 2025 | 7:41 pm
Editorial | Stop Google thievery that undermines local journalism - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Editorial | Stop Google thievery that undermines local journalism Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 11 June 2025 | 6:36 pm
Calendar of Events | James McMurtry returns to Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Calendar of Events | James McMurtry returns to Rio Theatre Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 11 June 2025 | 6:19 pm
Valerie June to bring summer warmth to Rio Theatre stage - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Valerie June to bring summer warmth to Rio Theatre stage Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 11 June 2025 | 5:31 pm
Forest health projects in Santa Cruz County get $7 million boost from Cal Fire grant - Local News Matters
Forest health projects in Santa Cruz County get $7 million boost from Cal Fire grant Local News Matters
Published on 11 June 2025 | 5:00 pm
Indivisible’s No Kings Rally on June 14 Precedes Juneteenth in Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz Weekly
Indivisible’s No Kings Rally on June 14 Precedes Juneteenth in Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Weekly
Published on 11 June 2025 | 2:00 pm
‘No Kings’ and Juneteenth: Santa Cruz County’s eventful Saturday - Lookout Santa Cruz
‘No Kings’ and Juneteenth: Santa Cruz County’s eventful Saturday Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 11 June 2025 | 12:42 pm
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Navigating downtown challenges, free resource for business owners and a vision for passenger rail service - Lookout Santa Cruz
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Navigating downtown challenges, free resource for business owners and a vision for passenger rail service Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 11 June 2025 | 12:08 pm
Santa Cruz’s Woodies on the Wharf returns on June 21 - KION546
Santa Cruz’s Woodies on the Wharf returns on June 21 KION546
Published on 11 June 2025 | 3:24 am
The City of Santa Cruz updates its fire hazard severity zone map - KION546
The City of Santa Cruz updates its fire hazard severity zone map KION546
Published on 11 June 2025 | 2:41 am
Returning Jeopardy champion from Santa Cruz set to defend her title - KSBW
Returning Jeopardy champion from Santa Cruz set to defend her title KSBW
Published on 11 June 2025 | 12:31 am
Santa Cruz County leaders condemn President Trump’s decision to send troops to Los Angeles - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz County leaders condemn President Trump’s decision to send troops to Los Angeles Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 10 June 2025 | 10:09 pm
Bike Check: Dan Booker's Santa Cruz Bronson - Pinkbike
Bike Check: Dan Booker's Santa Cruz Bronson Pinkbike
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:15 pm
Santa Cruz Civil Grand Jury releases climate action report, forest resilience projects underway - 90.3 KAZU
Santa Cruz Civil Grand Jury releases climate action report, forest resilience projects underway 90.3 KAZU
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:13 pm
Scotts Valley housing proposal grows to 19 townhomes - Santa Cruz Local
Scotts Valley housing proposal grows to 19 townhomes Santa Cruz Local
Published on 10 June 2025 | 3:04 pm
‘People will die’: Local doctors, clinicians say Santa Cruz County health cuts pose big risk - Lookout Santa Cruz
‘People will die’: Local doctors, clinicians say Santa Cruz County health cuts pose big risk Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 10 June 2025 | 12:10 pm
Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley’s tax doesn’t put community first - Lookout Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley’s tax doesn’t put community first Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 10 June 2025 | 11:00 am
In search of the most quintessential Santa Cruz Day ever - Lookout Santa Cruz
In search of the most quintessential Santa Cruz Day ever Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 8 June 2025 | 12:00 pm
County could scale back proposed health cuts - Santa Cruz Local
County could scale back proposed health cuts Santa Cruz Local
Published on 7 June 2025 | 3:04 pm
Report projects $4.3 billion price tag for Santa Cruz County passenger rail - Santa Cruz Local
Report projects $4.3 billion price tag for Santa Cruz County passenger rail Santa Cruz Local
Published on 7 June 2025 | 2:54 am
2838 Park Ave., Soquel, Park Haven Plaza - Santa Cruz Local
2838 Park Ave., Soquel, Park Haven Plaza Santa Cruz Local
Published on 6 June 2025 | 11:19 pm
Crews to clear debris left from Santa Cruz Wharf collapse - KRON4
Crews to clear debris left from Santa Cruz Wharf collapse KRON4
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Scenic forest trails near Santa Cruz to open to the public for the first time - NBC Bay Area
Scenic forest trails near Santa Cruz to open to the public for the first time NBC Bay Area
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Midtown Santa Cruz: Friday Summer Block Parties - Visit Santa Cruz County
Midtown Santa Cruz: Friday Summer Block Parties Visit Santa Cruz County
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Celebrating the Humanities at UC Santa Cruz - UC Santa Cruz - News
Celebrating the Humanities at UC Santa Cruz UC Santa Cruz - News
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Several mountain lion sightings reported in Santa Cruz County neighborhoods - KRON4
Several mountain lion sightings reported in Santa Cruz County neighborhoods KRON4
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Santa Cruz police auditor finds progress, shortcomings - Santa Cruz Local
Santa Cruz police auditor finds progress, shortcomings Santa Cruz Local
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
June 4 meeting on 8-story housing proposal in Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz Local
June 4 meeting on 8-story housing proposal in Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Local
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Plans to rebuild historic Santa Cruz wharf take shape - NBC Bay Area
Plans to rebuild historic Santa Cruz wharf take shape NBC Bay Area
Published on 24 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Draft Santa Cruz city budget adds staff, foresees deficit - Santa Cruz Local
Draft Santa Cruz city budget adds staff, foresees deficit Santa Cruz Local
Published on 24 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Downtown Santa Cruz: Restaurant Walk - Visit Santa Cruz County
Downtown Santa Cruz: Restaurant Walk Visit Santa Cruz County
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:19 pm
Is your home in a new fire hazard zone in Santa Cruz County? - Santa Cruz Local
Is your home in a new fire hazard zone in Santa Cruz County? Santa Cruz Local
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:00 am
After 35 years, Downtown Santa Cruz Farmers Market prepares to move - Santa Cruz Local
After 35 years, Downtown Santa Cruz Farmers Market prepares to move Santa Cruz Local
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Santa Cruz woman facing deportation freed from custody - KRON4
Santa Cruz woman facing deportation freed from custody KRON4
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Santa Cruz Bicycles Recalls Electric Bicycles Due to Fire Hazard - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (.gov)
Santa Cruz Bicycles Recalls Electric Bicycles Due to Fire Hazard U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (.gov)
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am