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Watsonville Strawberry Festival underway Saturday and Sunday - KION546
Watsonville Strawberry Festival underway Saturday and Sunday KION546
Published on 2 August 2025 | 4:14 am
Can you eat donuts faster than a cop? The City of Santa Cruz invites you to find out. - KRON4
Can you eat donuts faster than a cop? The City of Santa Cruz invites you to find out. KRON4
Published on 1 August 2025 | 11:48 pm
Amtgard chapter brings medieval battles to University Terrace Park - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Amtgard chapter brings medieval battles to University Terrace Park Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 1 August 2025 | 11:45 pm
Santa Cruz City Council set to place housing tax measures on ballot Monday - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz City Council set to place housing tax measures on ballot Monday Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 1 August 2025 | 11:27 pm
Stolen vehicle arrest leads to discovery of illegal firearms in Monterey County - KION546
Stolen vehicle arrest leads to discovery of illegal firearms in Monterey County KION546
Published on 1 August 2025 | 11:25 pm
New night market is coming to downtown - Lookout Santa Cruz
New night market is coming to downtown Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 1 August 2025 | 11:17 pm
Photo | Watching a sailboat float on Monterey Bay from UC Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photo | Watching a sailboat float on Monterey Bay from UC Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 1 August 2025 | 11:07 pm
Eaters Digest: Smash Burger at the Point Market in Scotts Valley - Lookout Santa Cruz
Eaters Digest: Smash Burger at the Point Market in Scotts Valley Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 1 August 2025 | 9:29 pm
Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, Aug. 1 – Aug. 7 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, Aug. 1 – Aug. 7 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 1 August 2025 | 9:27 pm
Manhunt launched after 4 killed in a shooting at a Montana bar - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Manhunt launched after 4 killed in a shooting at a Montana bar Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 1 August 2025 | 8:47 pm
Veteran federal judge T.S. Ellis III, who presided over trial of Trump aide Paul Manafort, has died - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Veteran federal judge T.S. Ellis III, who presided over trial of Trump aide Paul Manafort, has died Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 1 August 2025 | 8:05 pm
Panetta proposes bill to add protections for immigrant crime victims, witnesses - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Panetta proposes bill to add protections for immigrant crime victims, witnesses Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 1 August 2025 | 7:51 pm
10 Hot Jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of August 1 - Lookout Santa Cruz
10 Hot Jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of August 1 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 1 August 2025 | 7:35 pm
California files suit to restore Planned Parenthood funding - Santa Cruz Sentinel
California files suit to restore Planned Parenthood funding Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 1 August 2025 | 7:20 pm
Online creators, led by MrBeast and Mark Rober, want to raise $40 million for clean water access - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Online creators, led by MrBeast and Mark Rober, want to raise $40 million for clean water access Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 1 August 2025 | 6:59 pm
Flowers set the stage for county fair - The Pajaronian
Flowers set the stage for county fair The Pajaronian
Published on 1 August 2025 | 6:30 pm
Aptos Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, August 1 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Aptos Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, August 1 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 1 August 2025 | 6:30 pm
$5 fares, potential Santa Cruz County train frequency described in new report - Santa Cruz Local
$5 fares, potential Santa Cruz County train frequency described in new report Santa Cruz Local
Published on 1 August 2025 | 6:29 pm
Westside / Downtown Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, August 1 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Westside / Downtown Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, August 1 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 1 August 2025 | 6:28 pm
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, August 1 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, August 1 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 1 August 2025 | 6:23 pm
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, August 1 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, August 1 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 1 August 2025 | 6:18 pm
San Lorenzo Valley Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, August 1 - Lookout Santa Cruz
San Lorenzo Valley Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, August 1 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 1 August 2025 | 6:16 pm
Map: Fire closes Santa Cruz Mountains trail - The Mercury News
Map: Fire closes Santa Cruz Mountains trail The Mercury News
Published on 1 August 2025 | 5:14 pm
Santa Cruz Mountains residents seek answers as CAL FIRE station remains closed - KSBW
Santa Cruz Mountains residents seek answers as CAL FIRE station remains closed KSBW
Published on 1 August 2025 | 5:01 pm
Neptune in Santa Cruz [pt. 2] - Redwood City Pulse
Neptune in Santa Cruz [pt. 2] Redwood City Pulse
Published on 1 August 2025 | 3:11 pm
Santa Cruz Public Libraries commemorates 5 years since CZU Fire with community events - Press Banner | Scotts Valley, CA
Santa Cruz Public Libraries commemorates 5 years since CZU Fire with community events Press Banner | Scotts Valley, CA
Published on 1 August 2025 | 3:00 pm
Stanford hires former Nike and eBay CEO as new athletic director - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Stanford hires former Nike and eBay CEO as new athletic director Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 1 August 2025 | 2:27 pm
Developer mulls trimming Ocean Street housing project to 300 units from 389 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Developer mulls trimming Ocean Street housing project to 300 units from 389 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 1 August 2025 | 12:31 pm
Anthony Adrian Alameda Obituary - Aptos, CA (1940-2025) - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Anthony Adrian Alameda Obituary - Aptos, CA (1940-2025) Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 1 August 2025 | 8:25 am
Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office Disposes of Improvised Explosives - KION546
Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office Disposes of Improvised Explosives KION546
Published on 1 August 2025 | 6:39 am
Santa Cruz coffee shops weigh impacts of Trump tariffs - KION546
Santa Cruz coffee shops weigh impacts of Trump tariffs KION546
Published on 1 August 2025 | 5:35 am
Aptos native Nikki Hiltz returns to 1,500 final at USATF Outdoor Nationals - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Aptos native Nikki Hiltz returns to 1,500 final at USATF Outdoor Nationals Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 1 August 2025 | 3:10 am
Santa Cruz man arrested with over 100 homemade explosives - KSBW
Santa Cruz man arrested with over 100 homemade explosives KSBW
Published on 1 August 2025 | 1:00 am
Photo | Water Street shopping center fenced off - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photo | Water Street shopping center fenced off Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 1 August 2025 | 12:57 am
Battery storage debate continues at Santa Cruz meeting - Santa Cruz Local
Battery storage debate continues at Santa Cruz meeting Santa Cruz Local
Published on 1 August 2025 | 12:39 am
ICE agents visited Santa Cruz at least 7 times since January, SCPD records show - Lookout Santa Cruz
ICE agents visited Santa Cruz at least 7 times since January, SCPD records show Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 1 August 2025 | 12:34 am
Santa Cruz-Scotts Valley intertie project entering final phase - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz-Scotts Valley intertie project entering final phase Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 31 July 2025 | 11:32 pm
Draft concept report for Santa Cruz County RTC passenger rail project released in full - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Draft concept report for Santa Cruz County RTC passenger rail project released in full Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 31 July 2025 | 10:52 pm
Santa Cruz County public defender wants more immigration lawyers - Santa Cruz Local
Santa Cruz County public defender wants more immigration lawyers Santa Cruz Local
Published on 31 July 2025 | 10:48 pm
Connie Moreno-Peraza named director of Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Connie Moreno-Peraza named director of Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 31 July 2025 | 10:22 pm
Top 5 reasons to volunteer as a transportation driver in Santa Cruz County - Lookout Santa Cruz
Top 5 reasons to volunteer as a transportation driver in Santa Cruz County Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 31 July 2025 | 9:47 pm
Santa Cruz Race the Wave brings tsunami awareness to the pavement - KION546
Santa Cruz Race the Wave brings tsunami awareness to the pavement KION546
Published on 31 July 2025 | 9:07 pm
Best 9: Top events for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, July 31-Aug. 7 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Best 9: Top events for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, July 31-Aug. 7 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 31 July 2025 | 7:45 pm
Santa Cruz County taps Ventura assistant director to lead health agency - Lookout Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County taps Ventura assistant director to lead health agency Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 31 July 2025 | 5:31 pm
Eastside / Live Oak Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, July 31 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Eastside / Live Oak Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, July 31 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 31 July 2025 | 4:32 pm
Murray Street Bridge closure puts spotlight on long-standing safety concerns on Midtown's Cayuga Street - Lookout Santa Cruz
Murray Street Bridge closure puts spotlight on long-standing safety concerns on Midtown's Cayuga Street Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 31 July 2025 | 12:30 pm
Heather Blume Obituary - Santa Cruz, CA (1958-2025) - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Heather Blume Obituary - Santa Cruz, CA (1958-2025) Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 31 July 2025 | 11:59 am
Hyundai Announces 2026 Model Year Changes - Hyundai Newsroom
Hyundai Announces 2026 Model Year Changes Hyundai Newsroom
Published on 31 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Boaters hit Santa Cruz waters as tsunami advisory lifts - KTVU
Boaters hit Santa Cruz waters as tsunami advisory lifts KTVU
Published on 31 July 2025 | 2:38 am
Three Santa Cruz County restaurants receive PG&E grants - Lookout Santa Cruz
Three Santa Cruz County restaurants receive PG&E grants Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 31 July 2025 | 1:51 am
Santa Cruz remains vigilant of tsunami surges - NBC Bay Area
Santa Cruz remains vigilant of tsunami surges NBC Bay Area
Published on 31 July 2025 | 1:25 am
Santa Cruz remains vigilant of tsunami surges - NBC Bay Area
Santa Cruz remains vigilant of tsunami surges NBC Bay Area
Published on 31 July 2025 | 1:25 am
Santa Cruz Harbor dodges major impacts from tsunami following huge earthquake off Russian peninsula - CBS News
Santa Cruz Harbor dodges major impacts from tsunami following huge earthquake off Russian peninsula CBS News
Published on 31 July 2025 | 12:31 am
Santa Cruz Planned Parenthood to remain closed despite judge ruling to keep funding - KSBW
Santa Cruz Planned Parenthood to remain closed despite judge ruling to keep funding KSBW
Published on 30 July 2025 | 10:09 pm
Suspect apprehended after fire incident inside Capitola Target - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Suspect apprehended after fire incident inside Capitola Target Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 30 July 2025 | 7:39 pm
Santa Cruz runners shine at 53rd Wharf to Wharf race - Press Banner | Scotts Valley, CA
Santa Cruz runners shine at 53rd Wharf to Wharf race Press Banner | Scotts Valley, CA
Published on 30 July 2025 | 7:33 pm
Santa Cruz Harbor faces challenges after tsunami advisory - KSBW
Santa Cruz Harbor faces challenges after tsunami advisory KSBW
Published on 30 July 2025 | 7:28 pm
1 in custody after suspected arson at Capitola Target - KSBW
1 in custody after suspected arson at Capitola Target KSBW
Published on 30 July 2025 | 7:27 pm
As enrollment falls, some Santa Cruz County school districts see their ranks of administrators swell - Lookout Santa Cruz
As enrollment falls, some Santa Cruz County school districts see their ranks of administrators swell Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 30 July 2025 | 7:25 pm
Family of motorcyclists killed in Santa Cruz Mountains crash seeks answers - San Francisco Chronicle
Family of motorcyclists killed in Santa Cruz Mountains crash seeks answers San Francisco Chronicle
Published on 30 July 2025 | 6:31 pm
Tsunami advisory lifted for Central Coast following 8.8 earthquake near Russia - KSBW
Tsunami advisory lifted for Central Coast following 8.8 earthquake near Russia KSBW
Published on 30 July 2025 | 6:22 pm
State beaches, parks reopen in Santa Cruz County after tsunami advisory lifted - KION546
State beaches, parks reopen in Santa Cruz County after tsunami advisory lifted KION546
Published on 30 July 2025 | 5:29 pm
Tsunami advisory lifted for most of California coast, including Santa Cruz County - Lookout Santa Cruz
Tsunami advisory lifted for most of California coast, including Santa Cruz County Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 30 July 2025 | 2:32 pm
Reaction in Santa Cruz amid overnight tsunami alert - KRON4
Reaction in Santa Cruz amid overnight tsunami alert KRON4
Published on 30 July 2025 | 2:16 pm
Photo essay: Behind the curtain at Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ - Lookout Santa Cruz
Photo essay: Behind the curtain at Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 30 July 2025 | 12:01 pm
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Watsonville ag tech company acquired, Safeway strike averted - Lookout Santa Cruz
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Watsonville ag tech company acquired, Safeway strike averted Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 30 July 2025 | 11:30 am
Tsunami hits California: Live webcam footage from Crescent City, Monterey Bay, and Santa Cruz - Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
- Tsunami hits California: Live webcam footage from Crescent City, Monterey Bay, and Santa Cruz - Hindustan Times Hindustan Times
- Tsunami surge causes turbulence at Santa Cruz Harbor Santa Cruz Sentinel
- Santa Cruz beaches and parks reopen after tsunami advisory; officials urge public caution KSBW
Published on 30 July 2025 | 8:05 am
Boat owners prepare for possible tsunami impact in Santa Cruz - NBC Bay Area
Boat owners prepare for possible tsunami impact in Santa Cruz NBC Bay Area
Published on 30 July 2025 | 7:26 am
Boat owners prepare for possible tsunami impact in Santa Cruz - NBC Bay Area
Boat owners prepare for possible tsunami impact in Santa Cruz NBC Bay Area
Published on 30 July 2025 | 6:32 am
Family mourns Hayward couple killed in head-on crash in Santa Cruz County - KTVU
Family mourns Hayward couple killed in head-on crash in Santa Cruz County KTVU
Published on 30 July 2025 | 2:34 am
Earthquake off coast of Russia prompts tsunami advisory - Lookout Santa Cruz
Earthquake off coast of Russia prompts tsunami advisory Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 30 July 2025 | 2:27 am
Tsunami warning issued after Russian earthquake - The Pajaronian
Tsunami warning issued after Russian earthquake The Pajaronian
Published on 30 July 2025 | 2:22 am
2 motorcycle riders killed in head-on crash in the Santa Cruz Mountains - NBC Bay Area
2 motorcycle riders killed in head-on crash in the Santa Cruz Mountains NBC Bay Area
Published on 29 July 2025 | 7:20 pm
Slowed by immigrant crackdown, innovative home kitchens begin to serve Santa Cruz County - Lookout Santa Cruz
Slowed by immigrant crackdown, innovative home kitchens begin to serve Santa Cruz County Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 29 July 2025 | 12:40 pm
As Republicans toy with selling public lands, is Santa Cruz’s Cotoni-Coast Dairies protected? - Lookout Santa Cruz
As Republicans toy with selling public lands, is Santa Cruz’s Cotoni-Coast Dairies protected? Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 29 July 2025 | 12:30 pm
Judge blocks Planned Parenthood cuts but Santa Cruz office to stay closed - Lookout Santa Cruz
Judge blocks Planned Parenthood cuts but Santa Cruz office to stay closed Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 29 July 2025 | 11:47 am
Moonlight and Mischief in Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s delightful 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' - Lookout Santa Cruz
Moonlight and Mischief in Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s delightful 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 29 July 2025 | 11:37 am
How Santa Cruz’s homeless efforts are making things worse for the city … and for the homeless - Lookout Santa Cruz
How Santa Cruz’s homeless efforts are making things worse for the city … and for the homeless Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 29 July 2025 | 11:00 am
Motorcyclists killed in head-on crash with Tesla in Santa Cruz mountains identified - KTVU
Motorcyclists killed in head-on crash with Tesla in Santa Cruz mountains identified KTVU
Published on 29 July 2025 | 4:57 am
Fire destroys Santa Cruz County sushi restaurant; focuses now on rebuilding - KSBW
Fire destroys Santa Cruz County sushi restaurant; focuses now on rebuilding KSBW
Published on 29 July 2025 | 1:26 am
Two killed in head-on collision between Tesla and Harley Davidson on Highway 9 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Two killed in head-on collision between Tesla and Harley Davidson on Highway 9 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 29 July 2025 | 12:03 am
Sushi Garden restaurant in Capitola suffers major damage in predawn fire - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Sushi Garden restaurant in Capitola suffers major damage in predawn fire Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 28 July 2025 | 10:00 pm
‘We had a good run’: Izakaya West End closes after 12 years, bar open through July - Lookout Santa Cruz
‘We had a good run’: Izakaya West End closes after 12 years, bar open through July Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 28 July 2025 | 9:55 pm
Review: 2025 Santa Cruz Bullit eMTB - Pinkbike
Review: 2025 Santa Cruz Bullit eMTB Pinkbike
Published on 28 July 2025 | 3:00 pm
On Ocean Street, an abandoned phone booth found new life as a poetry project. Then it vanished. - Lookout Santa Cruz
On Ocean Street, an abandoned phone booth found new life as a poetry project. Then it vanished. Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 28 July 2025 | 11:46 am
UC Santa Cruz medical training partnership with UC Davis to launch with 6 students in 2027 - Lookout Santa Cruz
UC Santa Cruz medical training partnership with UC Davis to launch with 6 students in 2027 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 28 July 2025 | 11:35 am
He relied on Planned Parenthood for primary care. Now Trump cuts leave him doctorless - San Francisco Chronicle
He relied on Planned Parenthood for primary care. Now Trump cuts leave him doctorless San Francisco Chronicle
Published on 28 July 2025 | 11:08 am
2 dead in Harley-Tesla head-on crash in Santa Cruz Mountains - KSBW
2 dead in Harley-Tesla head-on crash in Santa Cruz Mountains KSBW
Published on 28 July 2025 | 1:58 am
Historic route change marks 53rd Wharf to Wharf race as 16,000 runners navigate altered course - Lookout Santa Cruz
Historic route change marks 53rd Wharf to Wharf race as 16,000 runners navigate altered course Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 27 July 2025 | 10:42 pm
Two motorcycle riders killed in crash with Tesla in Santa Cruz Mountains - San Francisco Chronicle
Two motorcycle riders killed in crash with Tesla in Santa Cruz Mountains San Francisco Chronicle
Published on 27 July 2025 | 10:25 pm
Tom Lehrer, musical satirist who taught math at UC Santa Cruz, dies at 97 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Tom Lehrer, musical satirist who taught math at UC Santa Cruz, dies at 97 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 27 July 2025 | 8:38 pm
2 killed in motorcycle versus Tesla crash in Santa Cruz mountains - KTVU
2 killed in motorcycle versus Tesla crash in Santa Cruz mountains KTVU
Published on 27 July 2025 | 8:13 pm
Safeway workers in Bay Area, Santa Cruz County, reach deal to avert strike - Lookout Santa Cruz
Safeway workers in Bay Area, Santa Cruz County, reach deal to avert strike Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 27 July 2025 | 6:47 pm
Highlands Santa Cruz County Park: Free Summer Movie - Visit Santa Cruz County
Highlands Santa Cruz County Park: Free Summer Movie Visit Santa Cruz County
Published on 26 July 2025 | 6:00 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 24 July 2025 | 11:49 pm
Developer backs out of 389 apartments on Ocean St. in Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz Local
Developer backs out of 389 apartments on Ocean St. in Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Local
Published on 24 July 2025 | 7:00 am
First Ride: 2025 Santa Cruz Vala AL eMTB - Pinkbike
First Ride: 2025 Santa Cruz Vala AL eMTB Pinkbike
Published on 22 July 2025 | 7:00 am
UC Davis and UC Santa Cruz create new medical school pathway for Central Coast region - University of California - Davis Health
UC Davis and UC Santa Cruz create new medical school pathway for Central Coast region University of California - Davis Health
Published on 18 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Coast Guard, partner agencies respond to sunken vessel near Santa Cruz, Calif. - United States Coast Guard News (.mil)
Coast Guard, partner agencies respond to sunken vessel near Santa Cruz, Calif. United States Coast Guard News (.mil)
Published on 17 July 2025 | 7:00 am