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Santa Cruz Wharf debris, equipment set to be removed from sea floor - MSN
Santa Cruz Wharf debris, equipment set to be removed from sea floor MSN
Published on 7 June 2025 | 10:19 am
Aptos sees historic postseason come to a close in NorCal Regional semifinals | High school softball - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Aptos sees historic postseason come to a close in NorCal Regional semifinals | High school softball Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 7 June 2025 | 8:58 am
‘Not going to be an easy year:’ Santa Cruz County budget hearings commence in shadow of federal cuts - MSN
‘Not going to be an easy year:’ Santa Cruz County budget hearings commence in shadow of federal cuts MSN
Published on 7 June 2025 | 7:19 am
Santa Cruz approves eight-story building in downtown - MSN
Santa Cruz approves eight-story building in downtown MSN
Published on 7 June 2025 | 3:54 am
Santa Cruz Wharf partial collapse debris removal set for Saturday - KION546
Santa Cruz Wharf partial collapse debris removal set for Saturday KION546
Published on 7 June 2025 | 3:17 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 7 June 2025 | 2:54 am
California warns against eating Santa Cruz County sport-harvested shellfish - Lookout Santa Cruz
California warns against eating Santa Cruz County sport-harvested shellfish Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 7 June 2025 | 12:57 am
Photographer’s Notebook: The Final Frame - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photographer’s Notebook: The Final Frame Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 7 June 2025 | 12:20 am
Fire burning in the Santa Cruz Mountains; hard road closures in place - MSN
Fire burning in the Santa Cruz Mountains; hard road closures in place MSN
Published on 7 June 2025 | 12:12 am
Photo | Scotts Valley High School honors grads with lamppost banners - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photo | Scotts Valley High School honors grads with lamppost banners Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 7 June 2025 | 12:09 am
Photo | Cliff at Lighthouse Point continues to wash away - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photo | Cliff at Lighthouse Point continues to wash away Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 7 June 2025 | 12:09 am
Clocktower Center project green lit by Santa Cruz Planning Commission - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Clocktower Center project green lit by Santa Cruz Planning Commission Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 6 June 2025 | 11:55 pm
Fire in the Santa Cruz Mountains contained; hard road closures lifted - KSBW
Fire in the Santa Cruz Mountains contained; hard road closures lifted KSBW
Published on 6 June 2025 | 11:48 pm
Cal Fire contains blaze near Felton, Scotts Valley - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Cal Fire contains blaze near Felton, Scotts Valley Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 6 June 2025 | 11:37 pm
Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office marks 5 years since killing of Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office marks 5 years since killing of Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 6 June 2025 | 11:34 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 | 11:04 pm
Santa Cruz to remove remaining debris from partial Wharf collapse - KSBW
Santa Cruz to remove remaining debris from partial Wharf collapse KSBW
Published on 6 June 2025 | 10:43 pm
Santa Cruz County mental health provider nonprofit Encompass, could close Watsonville location - KION546
Santa Cruz County mental health provider nonprofit Encompass, could close Watsonville location KION546
Published on 6 June 2025 | 10:41 pm
Encompass Community Services warns of mental health facility closures amid budget cuts - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Encompass Community Services warns of mental health facility closures amid budget cuts Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 6 June 2025 | 10:10 pm
10 Hot Jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of June 6 - Lookout Santa Cruz
10 Hot Jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of June 6 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 6 June 2025 | 9:19 pm
Supreme Court allows DOGE team to access Social Security systems with data on millions of Americans - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Supreme Court allows DOGE team to access Social Security systems with data on millions of Americans Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 6 June 2025 | 9:04 pm
Paul Franklin Giles Jr Obituary (2025) - Santa Cruz, CA - Santa Cruz Memorial Funeral Home - Mission Chapel - Legacy.com
Published on 6 June 2025 | 8:04 pm
Sharon Pinkham Hillman Obituary (2025) - Santa Cruz, CA - Santa Cruz Memorial Funeral Home - Mission Chapel - Legacy.com
Published on 6 June 2025 | 8:04 pm
Beverage Lobby Sues Santa Cruz, Calif. Over Soda Tax - BevNET.com
Beverage Lobby Sues Santa Cruz, Calif. Over Soda Tax BevNET.com
Published on 6 June 2025 | 8:00 pm
Fire burning in the Santa Cruz Mountains, CAL FIRE on scene - KION546
Fire burning in the Santa Cruz Mountains, CAL FIRE on scene KION546
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:52 pm
Clocktower housing project advances, developer considers lawsuit - Santa Cruz Local
Clocktower housing project advances, developer considers lawsuit Santa Cruz Local
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:34 pm
Wildfire ignites Friday in Santa Cruz Mountains - KRON4
Wildfire ignites Friday in Santa Cruz Mountains KRON4
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:23 pm
Julia Kennedy - Lookout Santa Cruz
Julia Kennedy Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 6 June 2025 | 6:20 pm
Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, June 6-12 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, June 6-12 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 6 June 2025 | 5:33 pm
Santa Cruz approves eight-story building in downtown - KSBW
Santa Cruz approves eight-story building in downtown KSBW
Published on 6 June 2025 | 4:54 pm
Santa Cruz approves eight-story building in downtown - Yahoo
Santa Cruz approves eight-story building in downtown Yahoo
Published on 6 June 2025 | 4:51 pm
Eastside / Live Oak Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, June 6 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Eastside / Live Oak Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, June 6 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 6 June 2025 | 4:20 pm
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, June 6 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, June 6 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 6 June 2025 | 4:15 pm
Westside / Downtown Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, June 6 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Westside / Downtown Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, June 6 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 6 June 2025 | 4:15 pm
Scotts Valley Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, June 6 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Scotts Valley Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, June 6 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 6 June 2025 | 4:10 pm
How gas prices have changed in Santa Cruz in the last week - Mountain Democrat
How gas prices have changed in Santa Cruz in the last week Mountain Democrat
Published on 6 June 2025 | 3:30 pm
How gas prices have changed in Santa Cruz in the last week - Santa Fe New Mexican
How gas prices have changed in Santa Cruz in the last week Santa Fe New Mexican
Published on 6 June 2025 | 3:30 pm
At Villa Santa Cruz in Todos Santos, Farm-to-Table Is a Way of Life - observer.com
At Villa Santa Cruz in Todos Santos, Farm-to-Table Is a Way of Life observer.com
Published on 6 June 2025 | 12:02 pm
Organizers to repaint Santa Cruz Black Lives Matter mural in fundraiser for Thairie Ritchie - Lookout Santa Cruz
Organizers to repaint Santa Cruz Black Lives Matter mural in fundraiser for Thairie Ritchie Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 6 June 2025 | 11:56 am
Santa Cruz city councilmembers must ban polluting tobacco filters - Lookout Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz city councilmembers must ban polluting tobacco filters Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 6 June 2025 | 11:00 am
Summer Fitness Trends Are All About Fun, Flow and Fresh Air - Santa Cruz Weekly
Summer Fitness Trends Are All About Fun, Flow and Fresh Air Santa Cruz Weekly
Published on 6 June 2025 | 5:21 am
Photo | Progress continues at Harvey West Studios housing project in Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photo | Progress continues at Harvey West Studios housing project in Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 6 June 2025 | 12:02 am
Photo | Cave dweller sits patiently at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photo | Cave dweller sits patiently at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 6 June 2025 | 12:00 am
Santa Cruz County RTC to unveil ridership, cost estimates for passenger rail project at upcoming meeting - MSN
Published on 5 June 2025 | 11:43 pm
Santa Cruz | Full closure of Murray Street Bridge to begin this month - MSN
Santa Cruz | Full closure of Murray Street Bridge to begin this month MSN
Published on 5 June 2025 | 11:43 pm
Santa Cruz south of Laurel mixed-use project discussed at meeting - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz south of Laurel mixed-use project discussed at meeting Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 5 June 2025 | 11:35 pm
Full closure of Murray Street Bridge coming in late June, to last into 2026 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Full closure of Murray Street Bridge coming in late June, to last into 2026 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 5 June 2025 | 10:29 pm
Clocktower Center project to be reviewed by Santa Cruz Planning Commission - MSN
Clocktower Center project to be reviewed by Santa Cruz Planning Commission MSN
Published on 5 June 2025 | 10:23 pm
Santa Cruz County RTC to unveil ridership, cost estimates for passenger rail project at upcoming meeting - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz County RTC to unveil ridership, cost estimates for passenger rail project at upcoming meeting Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 5 June 2025 | 9:56 pm
Highway 1 overnight lane closures between State Park Drive, Bay/Porter exits set for Monday - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Highway 1 overnight lane closures between State Park Drive, Bay/Porter exits set for Monday Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 5 June 2025 | 9:55 pm
Longer hours for Graham Hill Road work begin Monday - Lookout Santa Cruz
Longer hours for Graham Hill Road work begin Monday Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 5 June 2025 | 7:21 pm
Santa Cruz | Full closure of Murray Street Bridge to begin this month - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz | Full closure of Murray Street Bridge to begin this month Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 5 June 2025 | 7:05 pm
Over $70M allocated for forest health projects, $7M awarded to Santa Cruz County - KSBW
Over $70M allocated for forest health projects, $7M awarded to Santa Cruz County KSBW
Published on 5 June 2025 | 6:22 pm
Monterey Bay mayhem: First of ‘limited windows’ in canceled salmon season is this weekend | Fish Rap - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Monterey Bay mayhem: First of ‘limited windows’ in canceled salmon season is this weekend | Fish Rap Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 5 June 2025 | 6:12 pm
Best 9: Top events for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, June 5-12 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Best 9: Top events for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, June 5-12 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 5 June 2025 | 5:55 pm
Encompass closes one mental health site, another at risk as budget cuts loom - Lookout Santa Cruz
Encompass closes one mental health site, another at risk as budget cuts loom Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 5 June 2025 | 4:53 pm
San Lorenzo Valley Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, June 5 - Lookout Santa Cruz
San Lorenzo Valley Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, June 5 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 5 June 2025 | 3:45 pm
Dozens of Santa Cruz County community organizers head to Sacramento to lobby against Newsom Medi-Cal cuts - Lookout Santa Cruz
Dozens of Santa Cruz County community organizers head to Sacramento to lobby against Newsom Medi-Cal cuts Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 5 June 2025 | 12:00 pm
Downtown Santa Cruz Farmers Market makes debut at new location - MSN
Downtown Santa Cruz Farmers Market makes debut at new location MSN
Published on 5 June 2025 | 11:31 am
Japanese Cultural Fair returns to Santa Cruz on Saturday with food, art and tradition - Lookout Santa Cruz
Japanese Cultural Fair returns to Santa Cruz on Saturday with food, art and tradition Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 5 June 2025 | 11:30 am
For Santa Cruz’s SoLa district, timing is everything - Lookout Santa Cruz
For Santa Cruz’s SoLa district, timing is everything Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 5 June 2025 | 11:00 am
WATCH: Crews battle Ranch Fire burning in Santa Cruz County - kold.com
WATCH: Crews battle Ranch Fire burning in Santa Cruz County kold.com
Published on 5 June 2025 | 2:33 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 5 June 2025 | 12:25 am
One person dead after Santa Cruz County house fire, firefighters say - KION546
One person dead after Santa Cruz County house fire, firefighters say KION546
Published on 4 June 2025 | 11:46 pm
Urgent wildfire near Patagonia prompts evacuations in Santa Cruz - KVOA
Urgent wildfire near Patagonia prompts evacuations in Santa Cruz KVOA
Published on 4 June 2025 | 11:04 pm
Photos | Rainbow power fills 50th anniversary of Santa Cruz Pride Parade - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photos | Rainbow power fills 50th anniversary of Santa Cruz Pride Parade Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 4 June 2025 | 11:00 pm
No easy answers as Santa Cruz County supervisors take second look at health services budget - Santa Cruz Sentinel
No easy answers as Santa Cruz County supervisors take second look at health services budget Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 4 June 2025 | 10:35 pm
Aptos house fire leaves one man dead - Lookout Santa Cruz
Aptos house fire leaves one man dead Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 4 June 2025 | 10:31 pm
Ranch Fire in Santa Cruz County mapped at 2,751 acres, 47% containment - KGUN 9
Ranch Fire in Santa Cruz County mapped at 2,751 acres, 47% containment KGUN 9
Published on 4 June 2025 | 8:37 pm
New Arizona wildfire explodes to nearly 900 acres - kold.com
New Arizona wildfire explodes to nearly 900 acres kold.com
Published on 4 June 2025 | 6:55 pm
County’s juvenile hall gets $23 million upgrade - Lookout Santa Cruz
County’s juvenile hall gets $23 million upgrade Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 4 June 2025 | 1:00 pm
As budget clock ticks, still no plan B to Santa Cruz County’s proposed layoffs and health service cuts - Lookout Santa Cruz
As budget clock ticks, still no plan B to Santa Cruz County’s proposed layoffs and health service cuts Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 4 June 2025 | 12:43 pm
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Pharmacy closures, funding for ex-Tesla exec’s Scotts Valley-based company, soda tax hurdles - Lookout Santa Cruz
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Pharmacy closures, funding for ex-Tesla exec’s Scotts Valley-based company, soda tax hurdles Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 4 June 2025 | 11:36 am
‘Something that scares me’: Santa Cruz Shakespeare wanders ‘Into the Woods’ in ambitious 2025 season - Lookout Santa Cruz
‘Something that scares me’: Santa Cruz Shakespeare wanders ‘Into the Woods’ in ambitious 2025 season Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 4 June 2025 | 11:15 am
Sporty, practical 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz: A pickup for people who want to stand out - Detroit Free Press
Sporty, practical 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz: A pickup for people who want to stand out Detroit Free Press
Published on 4 June 2025 | 11:03 am
Seeing Red? Highway 1 Bus Lanes Explained - Santa Cruz Weekly
Seeing Red? Highway 1 Bus Lanes Explained Santa Cruz Weekly
Published on 4 June 2025 | 3:44 am
Here’s what those red stripes along Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County mean and when they’ll be put to use - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Here’s what those red stripes along Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County mean and when they’ll be put to use Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 3 June 2025 | 11:20 pm
State support helps open doors for UC Santa Cruz teacher trainees - Lookout Santa Cruz
State support helps open doors for UC Santa Cruz teacher trainees Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 3 June 2025 | 6:42 pm
Erick Winkowski Just Flipped the Script Again in New Santa Cruz 'MACRODOSE' Video Part - TransWorld SKATEboarding
Erick Winkowski Just Flipped the Script Again in New Santa Cruz 'MACRODOSE' Video Part TransWorld SKATEboarding
Published on 3 June 2025 | 6:24 pm
Passenger rail costs, rider estimates on tap for Santa Cruz County - Santa Cruz Local
Passenger rail costs, rider estimates on tap for Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz Local
Published on 3 June 2025 | 4:43 pm
Three Santa Cruz County food businesses finalists for USA Today’s best in nation - Lookout Santa Cruz
Three Santa Cruz County food businesses finalists for USA Today’s best in nation Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 3 June 2025 | 11:30 am
Why old buildings matter in Santa Cruz County - Lookout Santa Cruz
Why old buildings matter in Santa Cruz County Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 3 June 2025 | 11:06 am
A Rebellion Is Fizzing in Santa Cruz Because of the City's Soda Tax - Zócalo Public Square
A Rebellion Is Fizzing in Santa Cruz Because of the City's Soda Tax Zócalo Public Square
Published on 3 June 2025 | 7:01 am
Jose Santa Cruz, father and trainer of Leo Santa Cruz, dies after struggle with cancer - BoxingScene.com
Jose Santa Cruz, father and trainer of Leo Santa Cruz, dies after struggle with cancer BoxingScene.com
Published on 3 June 2025 | 6:59 am
Aptos High’s Daniel Esqueda caps off productive year on Pajaro Valley school board - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Aptos High’s Daniel Esqueda caps off productive year on Pajaro Valley school board Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 3 June 2025 | 3:50 am
Santa Cruz faces legal challenge over soda tax - KSBW
Santa Cruz faces legal challenge over soda tax KSBW
Published on 3 June 2025 | 1:20 am
Balcony design could sink 8-story Clocktower project - Santa Cruz Local
Balcony design could sink 8-story Clocktower project Santa Cruz Local
Published on 3 June 2025 | 1:03 am
Bay Area man walks barefoot from SF to Santa Cruz to aid immigrant children - KSBW
Bay Area man walks barefoot from SF to Santa Cruz to aid immigrant children KSBW
Published on 2 June 2025 | 9:50 pm
In the Public Interest: The human impact of Santa Cruz County cuts - Lookout Santa Cruz
In the Public Interest: The human impact of Santa Cruz County cuts Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 2 June 2025 | 9:47 pm
Sinkhole causes Highway 1 lane closure in South County - Lookout Santa Cruz
Sinkhole causes Highway 1 lane closure in South County Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:33 pm
‘Crazy idea' about cooling effects of Pluto's haze confirmed by new James Webb Telescope data - UC Santa Cruz - News
‘Crazy idea' about cooling effects of Pluto's haze confirmed by new James Webb Telescope data UC Santa Cruz - News
Published on 2 June 2025 | 5:54 pm
Sinkhole closes lane on Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County; repairs in progress - KSBW
Sinkhole closes lane on Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County; repairs in progress KSBW
Published on 2 June 2025 | 5:50 pm
After two bodies found at Pajaro River levee, Watsonville councilmember’s grave suspicion raises new questions - Lookout Santa Cruz
After two bodies found at Pajaro River levee, Watsonville councilmember’s grave suspicion raises new questions Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 2 June 2025 | 12:45 pm
California beach ‘Resist!’ protest pushes ‘kindness’ while calling to ‘86 47’ in anti-Trump message - Fox News
California beach ‘Resist!’ protest pushes ‘kindness’ while calling to ‘86 47’ in anti-Trump message Fox News
Published on 2 June 2025 | 2:51 am
Sinkhole closes lane on southbound Highway 1 near Watsonville - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Sinkhole closes lane on southbound Highway 1 near Watsonville Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 2 June 2025 | 12:45 am
Santa Cruz Beach Train - Visit Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz Beach Train Visit Santa Cruz County
Published on 1 June 2025 | 8:03 pm
Santa Cruz Beach Train - Visit Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz Beach Train Visit Santa Cruz County
Published on 1 June 2025 | 8:03 pm
Nearly 1,000 gather at Main Beach to create ‘Resist!’ human banner protesting Trump administration - Lookout Santa Cruz
Nearly 1,000 gather at Main Beach to create ‘Resist!’ human banner protesting Trump administration Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 31 May 2025 | 9:02 pm
Midtown Santa Cruz: Friday Summer Block Parties - Visit Santa Cruz County
Midtown Santa Cruz: Friday Summer Block Parties Visit Santa Cruz County
Published on 31 May 2025 | 3:30 am
UC Santa Cruz international student who had visa revoked was told to leave ‘ASAP’ - Lookout Santa Cruz
UC Santa Cruz international student who had visa revoked was told to leave ‘ASAP’ Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 30 May 2025 | 12:06 pm
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
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