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Pope Leo XIV and JD Vance meet ahead of US-led diplomatic flurry to reach ceasefire in Ukraine - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Pope Leo XIV and JD Vance meet ahead of US-led diplomatic flurry to reach ceasefire in Ukraine Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 19 May 2025 | 12:27 pm
Amid mounting vacancies, downtown Santa Cruz needed a coach, and a matchmaker - Lookout Santa Cruz
Amid mounting vacancies, downtown Santa Cruz needed a coach, and a matchmaker Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 19 May 2025 | 12:26 pm
Todd Allen Lane Obituary - Santa Cruz (1964-2025) - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Todd Allen Lane Obituary - Santa Cruz (1964-2025) Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 19 May 2025 | 8:16 am
Santa Cruz Boardriders take fifth at nationals, qualify for World Club Championship | Local Roundup - MSN
Santa Cruz Boardriders take fifth at nationals, qualify for World Club Championship | Local Roundup MSN
Published on 19 May 2025 | 6:41 am
Name Dropping | Cabrillo College selects Local Government Fellow - MSN
Name Dropping | Cabrillo College selects Local Government Fellow MSN
Published on 19 May 2025 | 6:37 am
Nearly two dozen locals advance to CCS Championships | High school track and field - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Nearly two dozen locals advance to CCS Championships | High school track and field Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 19 May 2025 | 3:49 am
The Encampments film screened to large audience in Santa Cruz, California - World Socialist Web Site
The Encampments film screened to large audience in Santa Cruz, California World Socialist Web Site
Published on 19 May 2025 | 3:42 am
Firefighters rescue disabled man from burning Santa Cruz motel - San Francisco Chronicle
Firefighters rescue disabled man from burning Santa Cruz motel San Francisco Chronicle
Published on 19 May 2025 | 3:36 am
Conservation group that protects Santa Cruz Mountains celebrates 125th anniversary - CBS News
Conservation group that protects Santa Cruz Mountains celebrates 125th anniversary CBS News
Published on 19 May 2025 | 2:57 am
Santa Cruz honors local Pride with IllumiNight and Rainbow Procession - Lookout Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz honors local Pride with IllumiNight and Rainbow Procession Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 19 May 2025 | 1:44 am
Fire at the Aqua Breeze Motel breaks out Sunday afternoon - KION546
Fire at the Aqua Breeze Motel breaks out Sunday afternoon KION546
Published on 19 May 2025 | 1:41 am
Unconscious victim rescued from blaze at Boardwalk area hotel - Lookout Santa Cruz
Unconscious victim rescued from blaze at Boardwalk area hotel Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 19 May 2025 | 1:33 am
Santa Cruz Fire Department rescue man trapped in motel - The Mercury News
Santa Cruz Fire Department rescue man trapped in motel The Mercury News
Published on 19 May 2025 | 1:16 am
Firefighters pull unconscious person from Santa Cruz motel fire - KRON4
Firefighters pull unconscious person from Santa Cruz motel fire KRON4
Published on 19 May 2025 | 12:59 am
Verlander has concerning outing, but Heliot Ramos comes through for SF Giants - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Verlander has concerning outing, but Heliot Ramos comes through for SF Giants Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 18 May 2025 | 11:47 pm
Community group pushes to pedestrianize downtown Santa Cruz street - MSN
Community group pushes to pedestrianize downtown Santa Cruz street MSN
Published on 18 May 2025 | 10:31 pm
How Hayden Birdsong, Jordan Hicks reacted to SF Giants rotation swap - Santa Cruz Sentinel
How Hayden Birdsong, Jordan Hicks reacted to SF Giants rotation swap Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 18 May 2025 | 9:22 pm
Photo | High winds take toll on trees - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photo | High winds take toll on trees Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 18 May 2025 | 8:16 pm
Photo | Lights in the sky - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photo | Lights in the sky Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 18 May 2025 | 8:06 pm
Name Dropping | Cabrillo College selects Local Government Fellow - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Name Dropping | Cabrillo College selects Local Government Fellow Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 18 May 2025 | 7:57 pm
Santa Cruz History Fair hosted in Watsonville - MSN
Santa Cruz History Fair hosted in Watsonville MSN
Published on 18 May 2025 | 7:26 pm
Simpkins Swim Center photo exhibit highlights history of Live Oak - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Simpkins Swim Center photo exhibit highlights history of Live Oak Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 18 May 2025 | 6:05 pm
The summer of ’75 — Santa Cruz Pride looks back at the beginnings of a community - Lookout Santa Cruz
The summer of ’75 — Santa Cruz Pride looks back at the beginnings of a community Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 18 May 2025 | 12:00 pm
It’s time for a pedestrian street in Santa Cruz: 95% say yes - Lookout Santa Cruz
It’s time for a pedestrian street in Santa Cruz: 95% say yes Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 18 May 2025 | 11:00 am
NCAA softball: Stanford rips No. 16 Oregon, advances to Regional Final - Santa Cruz Sentinel
NCAA softball: Stanford rips No. 16 Oregon, advances to Regional Final Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 18 May 2025 | 5:13 am
Photo | Full moon rises over Laurel Street in Santa Cruz - MSN
Photo | Full moon rises over Laurel Street in Santa Cruz MSN
Published on 18 May 2025 | 1:41 am
Photo | Utility box honors Santa Cruz activists Jo Kenny and Gloria Nieto - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photo | Utility box honors Santa Cruz activists Jo Kenny and Gloria Nieto Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 18 May 2025 | 1:32 am
Photo | Full moon rises over Laurel Street in Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photo | Full moon rises over Laurel Street in Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 18 May 2025 | 1:30 am
Santa Cruz History Fair hosted in Watsonville - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz History Fair hosted in Watsonville Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 17 May 2025 | 11:10 pm
Harbor adds to historic season with sweep for CCS D-II title | Boys volleyball - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Harbor adds to historic season with sweep for CCS D-II title | Boys volleyball Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 17 May 2025 | 10:19 pm
Aromas’ Justin Sanders dominates NARC 410 Sprint Cars for 24th career series win | Ocean Speedway - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Aromas’ Justin Sanders dominates NARC 410 Sprint Cars for 24th career series win | Ocean Speedway Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 17 May 2025 | 9:10 pm
Police and firefighters respond to an explosion rocking the California city of Palm Springs - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Police and firefighters respond to an explosion rocking the California city of Palm Springs Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 17 May 2025 | 9:05 pm
PG&E CEO predicts bills won’t rise in 2025 and will fall in 2026 - Santa Cruz Sentinel
PG&E CEO predicts bills won’t rise in 2025 and will fall in 2026 Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 17 May 2025 | 8:09 pm
Finding Sanctuary | Tracking mysterious and majestic white sharks - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Finding Sanctuary | Tracking mysterious and majestic white sharks Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 17 May 2025 | 8:04 pm
Gary Griggs, Our Ocean Backyard | Federal science cuts amount to planetary betrayal - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Gary Griggs, Our Ocean Backyard | Federal science cuts amount to planetary betrayal Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 17 May 2025 | 6:48 pm
Kids author Mo Willems and The Pigeon stare down the future in a new book - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Kids author Mo Willems and The Pigeon stare down the future in a new book Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 17 May 2025 | 2:50 pm
Santa Cruz Boardriders qualify for national championships | Local Roundup - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz Boardriders qualify for national championships | Local Roundup Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 17 May 2025 | 6:52 am
Educators of the Year awarded for Santa Cruz County Office of Education - MSN
Educators of the Year awarded for Santa Cruz County Office of Education MSN
Published on 17 May 2025 | 1:51 am
Community group pushes to pedestrianize downtown Santa Cruz street - KSBW
Community group pushes to pedestrianize downtown Santa Cruz street KSBW
Published on 17 May 2025 | 1:18 am
Photo | Lights shine on Marianne’s Ice Cream in Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photo | Lights shine on Marianne’s Ice Cream in Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 17 May 2025 | 12:55 am
Educators of the Year awarded for Santa Cruz County Office of Education - KSBW
Educators of the Year awarded for Santa Cruz County Office of Education KSBW
Published on 16 May 2025 | 11:10 pm
First Redwoods Festival coming to Roaring Camp Sunday - Santa Cruz Sentinel
First Redwoods Festival coming to Roaring Camp Sunday Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 16 May 2025 | 11:01 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 | 10:32 pm
Santa Cruz passenger rail options outlined - Santa Cruz Local
Santa Cruz passenger rail options outlined Santa Cruz Local
Published on 16 May 2025 | 9:52 pm
32 students, 5 adults safe after bus fire in Santa Cruz Mountains - CBS News
32 students, 5 adults safe after bus fire in Santa Cruz Mountains CBS News
Published on 16 May 2025 | 8:57 pm
Justin Cummings ousted from Coastal Commission in favor of Chris Lopez - Lookout Santa Cruz
Justin Cummings ousted from Coastal Commission in favor of Chris Lopez Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 16 May 2025 | 8:19 pm
32 students, 5 adults escape bus fire in Santa Cruz Mountains unharmed, CHP says - ABC7 San Francisco
32 students, 5 adults escape bus fire in Santa Cruz Mountains unharmed, CHP says ABC7 San Francisco
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:44 pm
Children escape flaming tour bus near Santa Cruz - San Francisco Chronicle
Children escape flaming tour bus near Santa Cruz San Francisco Chronicle
Published on 16 May 2025 | 6:33 pm
WATCH: Bus carrying 32 students catches fire in Santa Cruz Mountains - KSBW
WATCH: Bus carrying 32 students catches fire in Santa Cruz Mountains KSBW
Published on 16 May 2025 | 6:21 pm
Facing the storm: UC Santa Cruz researchers model a new line of coastal defense - UC Santa Cruz - News
Facing the storm: UC Santa Cruz researchers model a new line of coastal defense UC Santa Cruz - News
Published on 16 May 2025 | 6:02 pm
The Hub: East Watsonville - Visit Santa Cruz County
The Hub: East Watsonville Visit Santa Cruz County
Published on 16 May 2025 | 5:23 pm
32 children, 5 adults rescued during Santa Cruz bus fire - KTVU
32 children, 5 adults rescued during Santa Cruz bus fire KTVU
Published on 16 May 2025 | 5:20 pm
Dozens of kids evacuate bus fire in Santa Cruz Mountains Friday - KRON4
Dozens of kids evacuate bus fire in Santa Cruz Mountains Friday KRON4
Published on 16 May 2025 | 5:15 pm
4th Grade Class Explores Santa Cruz Island, Learning the Importance of National Parks - Edhat
4th Grade Class Explores Santa Cruz Island, Learning the Importance of National Parks Edhat
Published on 16 May 2025 | 4:47 pm
Tour bus fire on Highway 17 in Santa Cruz Mountains prompts evacuations - NBC Bay Area
Tour bus fire on Highway 17 in Santa Cruz Mountains prompts evacuations NBC Bay Area
Published on 16 May 2025 | 4:41 pm
Tensions start to flare as sides submit dueling Santa Cruz housing measures - Lookout Santa Cruz
Tensions start to flare as sides submit dueling Santa Cruz housing measures Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 16 May 2025 | 12:00 pm
Three restaurant industry veterans bought Santa Cruz brunch spot Harbor Café, and don’t want to change a thing - Lookout Santa Cruz
Three restaurant industry veterans bought Santa Cruz brunch spot Harbor Café, and don’t want to change a thing Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 16 May 2025 | 11:45 am
Missing Georgia woman seen in Santa Cruz found alive - Lookout Santa Cruz
Missing Georgia woman seen in Santa Cruz found alive Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 16 May 2025 | 8:32 am
Harbor tops Monterey, advances to first CCS final | Boys volleyball - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Harbor tops Monterey, advances to first CCS final | Boys volleyball Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:25 am
50th Santa Cruz Pride kicks off with Illuminight Pride Night and Rainbow Procession on May 27 - KION546
50th Santa Cruz Pride kicks off with Illuminight Pride Night and Rainbow Procession on May 27 KION546
Published on 16 May 2025 | 5:51 am
49ers reportedly seek to sell 6 percent stake in record transaction - Santa Cruz Sentinel
49ers reportedly seek to sell 6 percent stake in record transaction Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 16 May 2025 | 1:20 am
'Miraculous': Missing Sierra camper found alive in cabin after 3 weeks - KSBW
'Miraculous': Missing Sierra camper found alive in cabin after 3 weeks KSBW
Published on 16 May 2025 | 12:47 am
Building bridges through digital humanities: UC Santa Cruz project reframes Sikh studies for the 21st Century - UC Santa Cruz - News
Building bridges through digital humanities: UC Santa Cruz project reframes Sikh studies for the 21st Century UC Santa Cruz - News
Published on 16 May 2025 | 12:17 am
Santa Cruz County opens housing lottery for affordable condos - KSBW
Santa Cruz County opens housing lottery for affordable condos KSBW
Published on 15 May 2025 | 11:53 pm
UC Santa Cruz student, found dead after jumping into ocean, identified - San Francisco Chronicle
UC Santa Cruz student, found dead after jumping into ocean, identified San Francisco Chronicle
Published on 15 May 2025 | 6:11 pm
Warriors can only imagine where they’d end up if not for Steph Curry’s devastating injury - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Warriors can only imagine where they’d end up if not for Steph Curry’s devastating injury Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 15 May 2025 | 5:09 pm
Trump’s sanctions on ICC prosecutor have halted tribunal’s work - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Trump’s sanctions on ICC prosecutor have halted tribunal’s work Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 15 May 2025 | 5:01 pm
Santa Cruz County market armed robbery being investigated, 3 robbers wanted - KSBW
Santa Cruz County market armed robbery being investigated, 3 robbers wanted KSBW
Published on 15 May 2025 | 4:52 pm
Molecular observations by UC Santa Cruz scientists demystify parasitic mind control - UC Santa Cruz - News
Molecular observations by UC Santa Cruz scientists demystify parasitic mind control UC Santa Cruz - News
Published on 15 May 2025 | 2:27 pm
Wall Street drifts lower as S&P 500 flirts with its first loss of the week - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Wall Street drifts lower as S&P 500 flirts with its first loss of the week Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 15 May 2025 | 2:14 pm
Capacity crowd in San Jose can vouch, seeing megastar Lionel Messi is worth the price of admission | MLS - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Capacity crowd in San Jose can vouch, seeing megastar Lionel Messi is worth the price of admission | MLS Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 15 May 2025 | 12:49 pm
Downtown Santa Cruz in transition: Locals share hopes and fears for a changing city center - Lookout Santa Cruz
Downtown Santa Cruz in transition: Locals share hopes and fears for a changing city center Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 15 May 2025 | 11:50 am
'No Going Back': Santa Cruz Pride marks 50 years amid renewed urgency, and we need the public to show up - Lookout Santa Cruz
'No Going Back': Santa Cruz Pride marks 50 years amid renewed urgency, and we need the public to show up Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 15 May 2025 | 11:00 am
49ers’ schedule reveal: Easy road map out of NFC West cellar - Santa Cruz Sentinel
49ers’ schedule reveal: Easy road map out of NFC West cellar Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 15 May 2025 | 4:19 am
Body found near Its Beach identified as UC Santa Cruz student - Lookout Santa Cruz
Body found near Its Beach identified as UC Santa Cruz student Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 14 May 2025 | 11:43 pm
Body found at Santa Cruz beach identified as missing UCSC student - KSBW
Body found at Santa Cruz beach identified as missing UCSC student KSBW
Published on 14 May 2025 | 10:10 pm
Body found on Santa Cruz beach identified as missing college student - KTVU
Body found on Santa Cruz beach identified as missing college student KTVU
Published on 14 May 2025 | 8:54 pm
Santa Cruz City Council moves forward with downtown expansion plan - KSBW
Santa Cruz City Council moves forward with downtown expansion plan KSBW
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:31 pm
Mountain Community Theater presents ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Mountain Community Theater presents ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 14 May 2025 | 4:53 pm
‘Herd mentality’ drives Santa Cruz County home sales to three-year high for April - Lookout Santa Cruz
‘Herd mentality’ drives Santa Cruz County home sales to three-year high for April Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 14 May 2025 | 11:20 am
Harbor sweeps Burlingame, moves into D-II semifinals | CCS boys volleyball roundup - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Harbor sweeps Burlingame, moves into D-II semifinals | CCS boys volleyball roundup Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 14 May 2025 | 10:18 am
Warriors unveil concept drawings of new downtown Santa Cruz arena - Lookout Santa Cruz
Warriors unveil concept drawings of new downtown Santa Cruz arena Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 14 May 2025 | 3:56 am
‘I’m interested in making Santa Cruz relevant again’: Mayor Fred Keeley discusses monumental downtown vote - Lookout Santa Cruz
‘I’m interested in making Santa Cruz relevant again’: Mayor Fred Keeley discusses monumental downtown vote Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 13 May 2025 | 8:34 pm
New video shows missing Georgia woman in Santa Cruz before last sighting - KSBW
New video shows missing Georgia woman in Santa Cruz before last sighting KSBW
Published on 13 May 2025 | 5:51 pm
Proposed Medicaid changes could threaten care access for 80,000 in Santa Cruz County, health leaders warn - Lookout Santa Cruz
Proposed Medicaid changes could threaten care access for 80,000 in Santa Cruz County, health leaders warn Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 13 May 2025 | 12:39 pm
UC Santa Cruz confirms student death after body discovered on nearby beach - San Francisco Chronicle
UC Santa Cruz confirms student death after body discovered on nearby beach San Francisco Chronicle
Published on 12 May 2025 | 11:53 pm
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to host its first ever drone show - KSBW
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to host its first ever drone show KSBW
Published on 12 May 2025 | 11:48 pm
Kristan Fischer Hanlock Obituary - Santa Cruz, CA (1965-2025) - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Kristan Fischer Hanlock Obituary - Santa Cruz, CA (1965-2025) Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 11 May 2025 | 8:11 am
Body found at Santa Cruz beach near where swimmer went missing - KTVU
Body found at Santa Cruz beach near where swimmer went missing KTVU
Published on 11 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Body found at Santa Cruz beach, identity under investigation - KSBW
Body found at Santa Cruz beach, identity under investigation KSBW
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Santa Cruz goes ahead with soda tax in defiance of state law - CalMatters
Santa Cruz goes ahead with soda tax in defiance of state law CalMatters
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Santa Cruz Surfer Arrested For Alleged Stabbing Near Popular Surf Spot - SURFER Magazine
Santa Cruz Surfer Arrested For Alleged Stabbing Near Popular Surf Spot SURFER Magazine
Published on 9 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 'traumatized' after being freed from weekslong ICE detention - SFGATE
Santa Cruz woman 'traumatized' after being freed from weekslong ICE detention SFGATE
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
UC Santa Cruz Student Presumed Dead After Steamer Lane Cliff-Jump - SURFER Magazine
UC Santa Cruz Student Presumed Dead After Steamer Lane Cliff-Jump SURFER Magazine
Published on 7 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
UC Santa Cruz student identified as missing swimmer who jumped off West Cliff - KSBW
UC Santa Cruz student identified as missing swimmer who jumped off West Cliff KSBW
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Map: Santa Cruz County’s most dangerous roads for cyclists and pedestrians - Santa Cruz Local
Map: Santa Cruz County’s most dangerous roads for cyclists and pedestrians Santa Cruz Local
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Rhythmically trained sea lion returns for an encore—and performs as well as humans - UC Santa Cruz - News
Rhythmically trained sea lion returns for an encore—and performs as well as humans UC Santa Cruz - News
Published on 1 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
Securing state money for Santa Cruz wharf repair ‘not going to be easy’ - Santa Cruz Local
Securing state money for Santa Cruz wharf repair ‘not going to be easy’ Santa Cruz Local
Published on 25 April 2025 | 7:00 am