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Mosquito-eating fish give-away in Santa Cruz County - KION546
Mosquito-eating fish give-away in Santa Cruz County KION546
Published on 13 July 2025 | 5:36 am
Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury: Better administration, collaboration needed to curb ballooning fees for high-cost patients - MSN
Published on 13 July 2025 | 1:49 am
Lenz Arts in downtown Santa Cruz celebrates 57 years - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Lenz Arts in downtown Santa Cruz celebrates 57 years Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 12 July 2025 | 11:44 pm
UC Santa Cruz researcher develops innovative CRISPRware software - Santa Cruz Sentinel
UC Santa Cruz researcher develops innovative CRISPRware software Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 12 July 2025 | 10:31 pm
Photo | Nonprofit Shared Adventures celebrates 31st annual Day at the Beach - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photo | Nonprofit Shared Adventures celebrates 31st annual Day at the Beach Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 12 July 2025 | 9:33 pm
Focal Point | Canoe ride in Aptos Creek, 1906 - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Focal Point | Canoe ride in Aptos Creek, 1906 Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 12 July 2025 | 7:53 pm
How Warriors’ Marques Bolden came back from basketball’s most dreaded injury - Santa Cruz Sentinel
How Warriors’ Marques Bolden came back from basketball’s most dreaded injury Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 12 July 2025 | 7:41 pm
Los Gatos, Saratoga map out fire hazard areas with help from the state - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Los Gatos, Saratoga map out fire hazard areas with help from the state Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 12 July 2025 | 7:24 pm
Templeton’s Kaleb Montgomery dominates for Ocean Sprints win | Ocean Speedway - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Templeton’s Kaleb Montgomery dominates for Ocean Sprints win | Ocean Speedway Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 12 July 2025 | 7:23 pm
Suspect arrested for murder of Watsonville man buried along Pajaro River levee - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Suspect arrested for murder of Watsonville man buried along Pajaro River levee Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 12 July 2025 | 6:33 pm
Protest Against the Trump Regime - Indybay
Protest Against the Trump Regime Indybay
Published on 12 July 2025 | 6:28 pm
California schools face billion-dollar sex abuse payouts: ‘It’s untenable’ - Santa Cruz Sentinel
California schools face billion-dollar sex abuse payouts: ‘It’s untenable’ Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 12 July 2025 | 5:39 pm
27 freshwater dolphins stranded in wetlands in Santa Cruz, Bolivia rescued - Noticias Ambientales
27 freshwater dolphins stranded in wetlands in Santa Cruz, Bolivia rescued Noticias Ambientales
Published on 12 July 2025 | 2:27 pm
Why landscape fabric is often a bad idea for your garden - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Why landscape fabric is often a bad idea for your garden Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 12 July 2025 | 1:31 pm
Making healthy snacks a habit when afternoon energy slumps strike at work - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Making healthy snacks a habit when afternoon energy slumps strike at work Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 12 July 2025 | 1:16 pm
Louise Marie Veronica Murray Mockus Obituary - Santa Cruz, CA (1929-2025) - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Louise Marie Veronica Murray Mockus Obituary - Santa Cruz, CA (1929-2025) Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 12 July 2025 | 11:33 am
Donald Herren Obituary - Auburn, WA (1928-2025) - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Donald Herren Obituary - Auburn, WA (1928-2025) Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 12 July 2025 | 11:33 am
NBA Summer League takeaways: Warriors routed by Hansen Yang’s Blazers in Las Vegas - Santa Cruz Sentinel
NBA Summer League takeaways: Warriors routed by Hansen Yang’s Blazers in Las Vegas Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 12 July 2025 | 8:10 am
Marianne’s Ice Cream is a local legacy in Santa Cruz and beyond - KION546
Marianne’s Ice Cream is a local legacy in Santa Cruz and beyond KION546
Published on 12 July 2025 | 6:01 am
Caltrans celebrates new Castroville sign, start of rehabilitation project - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Caltrans celebrates new Castroville sign, start of rehabilitation project Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 12 July 2025 | 5:54 am
Lookout PM: Eaters Digest, another Santa Cruz-area Starbucks wins union election, Addis bill on hold for now - Lookout Santa Cruz
Lookout PM: Eaters Digest, another Santa Cruz-area Starbucks wins union election, Addis bill on hold for now Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 12 July 2025 | 3:56 am
Santa Cruz adds another location to Starbucks Workers United - KION546
Santa Cruz adds another location to Starbucks Workers United KION546
Published on 12 July 2025 | 3:11 am
Predicting the Sharks’ 23-man roster: Can the prospects push for NHL jobs? - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Predicting the Sharks’ 23-man roster: Can the prospects push for NHL jobs? Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 12 July 2025 | 2:27 am
Evolution of Santa Cruz housing | Ross Eric Gibson, Local History - MSN
Evolution of Santa Cruz housing | Ross Eric Gibson, Local History MSN
Published on 12 July 2025 | 1:58 am
Sixth Santa Cruz-area Starbucks wins union election - Lookout Santa Cruz
Sixth Santa Cruz-area Starbucks wins union election Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 12 July 2025 | 12:24 am
Photos | Heading around the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photos | Heading around the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 11 July 2025 | 11:39 pm
Photo | Stepping up at Cabrillo College - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photo | Stepping up at Cabrillo College Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 11 July 2025 | 11:30 pm
Long-term use and design of Capitola Wharf expected this fall - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Long-term use and design of Capitola Wharf expected this fall Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 11 July 2025 | 11:17 pm
10 Hot Jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of July 11 - Lookout Santa Cruz
10 Hot Jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of July 11 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 11 July 2025 | 11:17 pm
Pedestrian critically injured at Bay, Capitola avenues - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Pedestrian critically injured at Bay, Capitola avenues Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 11 July 2025 | 11:08 pm
Santa Cruz County’s increased illegal dumping fines begin today - KION546
Santa Cruz County’s increased illegal dumping fines begin today KION546
Published on 11 July 2025 | 9:37 pm
Santa Cruz Police launch community survey for staffing feedback - KION546
Santa Cruz Police launch community survey for staffing feedback KION546
Published on 11 July 2025 | 9:07 pm
Former ‘Simpsons’ layout artist hosting anime drawing workshop at Aptos, downtown libraries - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Former ‘Simpsons’ layout artist hosting anime drawing workshop at Aptos, downtown libraries Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 11 July 2025 | 8:14 pm
Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury: Better administration, collaboration needed to curb ballooning fees for high-cost patients - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury: Better administration, collaboration needed to curb ballooning fees for high-cost patients Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 11 July 2025 | 8:14 pm
Sixth Starbucks store unionizes in Santa Cruz - KSBW
Sixth Starbucks store unionizes in Santa Cruz KSBW
Published on 11 July 2025 | 8:06 pm
Eaters Digest: Berries and flowers at local u-picks - Lookout Santa Cruz
Eaters Digest: Berries and flowers at local u-picks Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:39 pm
A good shower is a simple shower, no matter what influencers recommend - Santa Cruz Sentinel
A good shower is a simple shower, no matter what influencers recommend Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 11 July 2025 | 6:24 pm
FLL All-Stars Roundup: 10s fall to Santa Cruz in opener of state tournament - Arizona Daily Sun
FLL All-Stars Roundup: 10s fall to Santa Cruz in opener of state tournament Arizona Daily Sun
Published on 11 July 2025 | 6:00 pm
News Briefs | Published July 11, 2025 - Press Banner | Scotts Valley, CA
News Briefs | Published July 11, 2025 Press Banner | Scotts Valley, CA
Published on 11 July 2025 | 2:00 pm
My 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited Has A Mystery Vibration At 6,500 Miles, The Dealer Says It's 'Normal' After Two Failed Fixes, But Their Own Service Loaner Shakes Worse Than Mine - Torque News
Published on 11 July 2025 | 9:22 am
Retired tech professional cycles from Seattle to Santa Cruz for neurodiversity awareness - KRCR
Retired tech professional cycles from Seattle to Santa Cruz for neurodiversity awareness KRCR
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:38 am
Protesters and federal agents clash during raid at Southern California farm - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Protesters and federal agents clash during raid at Southern California farm Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 11 July 2025 | 12:45 am
Photo | Restoration of whale statue at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History completed - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photo | Restoration of whale statue at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History completed Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 10 July 2025 | 10:53 pm
Photo | Rep. Jimmy Panetta visits Wall of Remembrance in Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photo | Rep. Jimmy Panetta visits Wall of Remembrance in Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 10 July 2025 | 10:23 pm
Santa Cruz County raises fines up to $10,000 to combat illegal dumping - MSN
Santa Cruz County raises fines up to $10,000 to combat illegal dumping MSN
Published on 10 July 2025 | 9:59 pm
Twenty-five years after the human genome project, a new era is dawning - University of California
Twenty-five years after the human genome project, a new era is dawning University of California
Published on 10 July 2025 | 9:43 pm
Fatal Electric Bicycle Crash near Manfre, Larkin Valley Rd in Santa Cruz County - The Legal Examiner
Fatal Electric Bicycle Crash near Manfre, Larkin Valley Rd in Santa Cruz County The Legal Examiner
Published on 10 July 2025 | 8:18 pm
Kaleb Wing’s meteoric rise on mound has him as one of the country’s top MLB Draft prospects - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Kaleb Wing’s meteoric rise on mound has him as one of the country’s top MLB Draft prospects Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 10 July 2025 | 8:08 pm
Go-Go’s guitarist Jane Wiedlin to share stories, play with local musicians at MAH - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Go-Go’s guitarist Jane Wiedlin to share stories, play with local musicians at MAH Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 10 July 2025 | 7:58 pm
Video: Erick Winkowski's Late-Night 14-Stair Battle Proves He's Built Different - TransWorld SKATEboarding
Video: Erick Winkowski's Late-Night 14-Stair Battle Proves He's Built Different TransWorld SKATEboarding
Published on 10 July 2025 | 6:47 pm
Home & Garden Digest - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Home & Garden Digest Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 10 July 2025 | 6:38 pm
Best 9: Top events for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, July 10-17 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Best 9: Top events for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, July 10-17 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 10 July 2025 | 6:16 pm
Anglers focus on rockfish, lings and halibut during pleasant conditions | Fish Rap - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Anglers focus on rockfish, lings and halibut during pleasant conditions | Fish Rap Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 10 July 2025 | 6:12 pm
Alleged UC Santa Cruz 'Peeping Tom' pleads not guilty to recording students on campus - KSBW
Alleged UC Santa Cruz 'Peeping Tom' pleads not guilty to recording students on campus KSBW
Published on 10 July 2025 | 6:08 pm
Westside / Downtown Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, July 10 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Westside / Downtown Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, July 10 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 10 July 2025 | 5:15 pm
Soquel man killed in e-bike crash near Watsonville identified - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Soquel man killed in e-bike crash near Watsonville identified Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 10 July 2025 | 5:03 pm
Soquel man killed in Santa Cruz County e-bike crash - KION546
Soquel man killed in Santa Cruz County e-bike crash KION546
Published on 10 July 2025 | 3:29 pm
From dead-end roads to ocean sunsets: Locals share their favorite places to bike, hike and walk in Santa Cruz County - Lookout Santa Cruz
From dead-end roads to ocean sunsets: Locals share their favorite places to bike, hike and walk in Santa Cruz County Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 10 July 2025 | 1:10 pm
Santa Cruz Mountain Arts Center: Color Themed Exhibit - Visit Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz Mountain Arts Center: Color Themed Exhibit Visit Santa Cruz County
Published on 10 July 2025 | 10:33 am
Santa Cruz Boardwalk: Summer Luau - Visit Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz Boardwalk: Summer Luau Visit Santa Cruz County
Published on 10 July 2025 | 10:33 am
Elderly man fatally crashes e-bike into dirt embankment: CHP Santa Cruz - KRON4
Elderly man fatally crashes e-bike into dirt embankment: CHP Santa Cruz KRON4
Published on 10 July 2025 | 5:54 am
Photos | Santa Cruz Rabbi Yochanan Friedman leads Choices for Life program at Soledad prison - MSN
Photos | Santa Cruz Rabbi Yochanan Friedman leads Choices for Life program at Soledad prison MSN
Published on 10 July 2025 | 1:38 am
Photos | Santa Cruz Rabbi Yochanan Friedman leads Choices for Life program at Soledad prison - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photos | Santa Cruz Rabbi Yochanan Friedman leads Choices for Life program at Soledad prison Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 10 July 2025 | 12:11 am
78-year-old man dies in e-bike crash in Santa Cruz County - KSBW
78-year-old man dies in e-bike crash in Santa Cruz County KSBW
Published on 10 July 2025 | 12:08 am
Santa Cruz rabbi brings purpose to incarcerated men through Choices for Life class - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz rabbi brings purpose to incarcerated men through Choices for Life class Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 9 July 2025 | 10:25 pm
Justice Department sues California over transgender student athletes - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Justice Department sues California over transgender student athletes Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 9 July 2025 | 9:15 pm
Santa Cruz Shakespeare director Paul Mullins believes in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz Shakespeare director Paul Mullins believes in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 9 July 2025 | 7:38 pm
Local immigration advocates share tips on how to locate a loved one detained by ICE - Lookout Santa Cruz
Local immigration advocates share tips on how to locate a loved one detained by ICE Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 9 July 2025 | 1:10 pm
County health care leaders decry ‘backward’ Medicaid cuts - Lookout Santa Cruz
County health care leaders decry ‘backward’ Medicaid cuts Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 9 July 2025 | 12:13 pm
Photo | Santa Cruz Harbor Patrol keeps watchful eye on Monterey Bay - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photo | Santa Cruz Harbor Patrol keeps watchful eye on Monterey Bay Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 8 July 2025 | 11:41 pm
Here’s what President Donald Trump’s spending bill could mean for health care in Santa Cruz County - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Here’s what President Donald Trump’s spending bill could mean for health care in Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 8 July 2025 | 11:33 pm
Big 12 football: Yormark takes the stage, “doubles down” on CFP format that stands in opposition to Big Ten model - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Big 12 football: Yormark takes the stage, “doubles down” on CFP format that stands in opposition to Big Ten model Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 8 July 2025 | 6:14 pm
Former UCSC assistant Delaney McCann, 28, takes over as women’s basketball coach at Cabrillo - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Former UCSC assistant Delaney McCann, 28, takes over as women’s basketball coach at Cabrillo Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 8 July 2025 | 6:09 pm
Trains, taxes and the Santa Cruz and Highway 1 traffic problem that still won’t be solved - Lookout Santa Cruz
Trains, taxes and the Santa Cruz and Highway 1 traffic problem that still won’t be solved Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 8 July 2025 | 11:00 am
Elizabeth Schilling Obituary - Live Oak, CA (1956-2025) - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Elizabeth Schilling Obituary - Live Oak, CA (1956-2025) Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 6 July 2025 | 9:38 am
Updates on 5 housing proposals in Live Oak, Soquel - Santa Cruz Local
Updates on 5 housing proposals in Live Oak, Soquel Santa Cruz Local
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Four people, dog rescued from Santa Cruz River in Tucson - kold.com
Four people, dog rescued from Santa Cruz River in Tucson kold.com
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Santa Cruz woman wakes up to burglar assaulting her: PD - KRON4
Santa Cruz woman wakes up to burglar assaulting her: PD KRON4
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Santa Cruz’s Mad Yolks cracks open new location in Pleasure Point - Lookout Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz’s Mad Yolks cracks open new location in Pleasure Point Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Trump withholds about $10 million from Santa Cruz County schools - Lookout Santa Cruz
Trump withholds about $10 million from Santa Cruz County schools Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
How to apply for affordable housing in Santa Cruz County - Santa Cruz Local
How to apply for affordable housing in Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz Local
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Santa Cruz police detain suspect in Tuesday night sexual assault incident in Seabright home - Lookout Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz police detain suspect in Tuesday night sexual assault incident in Seabright home Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Soquel mobile home park owners seek 100 apartment redevelopment - Santa Cruz Local
Soquel mobile home park owners seek 100 apartment redevelopment Santa Cruz Local
Published on 2 July 2025 | 10:30 pm
UC Santa Cruz alumni leading local nonprofits: The Volunteer Center - UC Santa Cruz - News
UC Santa Cruz alumni leading local nonprofits: The Volunteer Center UC Santa Cruz - News
Published on 30 June 2025 | 8:12 pm
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT First Test: Gettin’ It Done - MotorTrend
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT First Test: Gettin’ It Done MotorTrend
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Santa Cruz has a fantastic little food scene — if you know where to look - The San Francisco Standard
Santa Cruz has a fantastic little food scene — if you know where to look The San Francisco Standard
Published on 29 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Downtown Santa Cruz: Fitteds and Kicks Block Party - Visit Santa Cruz County
Downtown Santa Cruz: Fitteds and Kicks Block Party Visit Santa Cruz County
Published on 29 June 2025 | 3:51 am
UC Santa Cruz alumni leading local nonprofits: Grey Bears - UC Santa Cruz - News
UC Santa Cruz alumni leading local nonprofits: Grey Bears UC Santa Cruz - News
Published on 27 June 2025 | 6:58 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 | 7:00 am
A community remembers Mike Rotkin - Lookout Santa Cruz
A community remembers Mike Rotkin Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 25 June 2025 | 7:00 am
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 | 7:00 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
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 20 June 2025 | 7:00 am
UC Santa Cruz opens cutting-edge Social Documentation Lab to advance justice through film - UC Santa Cruz - News
UC Santa Cruz opens cutting-edge Social Documentation Lab to advance justice through film UC Santa Cruz - News
Published on 18 June 2025 | 1:57 pm
Are market-rate apartments sitting empty in Downtown Santa Cruz? - Santa Cruz Local
Are market-rate apartments sitting empty in Downtown Santa Cruz? Santa Cruz Local
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
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 6 June 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
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
Santa Cruz passenger rail options outlined - Santa Cruz Local
Santa Cruz passenger rail options outlined Santa Cruz Local
Published on 16 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