It was ‘fish, family, friends and fun’ at Sand Crab Classic | Fish Rap
It’s hard to believe, but the Sand Crab Classic Perch Derby celebrated its 20th year over the weekend. It’s all in support of and a benefit for the Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project, but really it...
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Tom Karwin, On Gardening | Using AI to nurture garden needs
Cat’s tail (Bulbinella nutans). In late February and March, racemes of bright yellow flowers enliven the garden. The plant has short rhizomatous underground stems surmounted by a tuft of long, narrow,...
View ArticleGuest Commentary | Terminated Monterey NOAA probationary employees speak out
By Heather Welch, Allison Cluett and Matt Koller Shortly after noon on Feb. 27, 800 probationary employees were abruptly terminated from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). We...
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Central Coast seat on powerful California Coastal Commission open to nominations
SANTA CRUZ — The Central Coast seat on the California Coastal Commission is once again open for nominations. That means the seat’s occupant, Santa Cruz County Supervisor and current Coastal Commission...
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Santa Cruz special events grant application period opens
SANTA CRUZ — The city of Santa Cruz opened the application period for its special events grants Wednesday. Event organizers of all kinds are encouraged to vie for grants up to $2,500 for events planned...
View ArticleNext wave in weak atmospheric river is on tap for Friday. The initial storm...
A storm that meteorologists have called a weak atmospheric river system kept hurling isolated heavy showers throughout the region on Thursday, ahead of the next wave that is set to hit land on Friday,...
View ArticlePhoto | Kids at the Boys & Girls Clubs create art ahead of Live Oak Jack...
Kids at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County’s Live Oak Clubhouse were busy on Thursday creating colorful and heartfelt art as the 4th Annual Live Oak Jack Rabbit 1 Mile FUNdraiser Run and...
View ArticleNine local athletes earn first-team honors | 2024-25 All-PCAL boys soccer
Santa Cruz County had nine athletes named to 2024-25 All-Pacific Coast Athletic League first teams in boys soccer. In the Gabilan Division, the top tier of the equity league, Alvarez senior Edwin...
View ArticleCabrillo baseball team picks up first win in conference | Local Roundup
Adrian Castaneda, Carlos Cruz, Oscar Knapp and Diego Grabiel each had three hits, and the Cabrillo College baseball team beat host Hartnell 14-8 in the teams’ Coast Conference South Division win...
View ArticleCalifornia regulators ‘provisionally’ approve State Farm steep homeowner rate...
California insurance regulators have “provisionally” approved State Farm’s request for a steep rate hike for homeowners following the devasting Los Angeles wildfires. On Friday, Insurance Commissioner...
View ArticleSanta Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission estimates passenger rail...
SANTA CRUZ — To deliver an electric passenger rail system in Santa Cruz County capable of gliding above the many creeks, rivers and bustling roadways, will require the replacement of dozens of bridges...
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For Bay Area, a brief, chilly time to dry out before another storm arrives
Most of the Bay Area spent Friday morning drying out as much as it could from the second splash in a less-than-potent atmospheric river system that still has soaked the region since Wednesday. Cold...
View ArticleStephen Kessler | No escaping reality at these movies
At least two of this year’s Academy Awards reveal that Hollywood values realistic art as well as high-tech sensationalism and animated escapist fantasies. Those Oscars went to movies likely to make...
View ArticlePhoto | Cabrillo College holds 2025 Career Education Summit
Cabrillo College’s 2025 Career Education Summit filled Room 5005 at the college’s Horticulture Building Friday morning with community partners and Cabrillo faculty, staff and administrators. The summit...
View ArticleSC Warriors post another road win, climb back into playoff position | NBA G...
Two-way forward Braxton Key, on assignment from Golden State, and forward Blake Hinson combined for 51 points, and the Santa Cruz Warriors beat the Birmingham Squadron 113-100 in the teams’ NBA G...
View ArticleUC Santa Cruz track talents Eric Anderson, Elena Stanciu advance to finals at...
UC Santa Cruz’s Eric Anderson and Elena Stanciu advanced from the prelims to the finals on the opening day of the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships at Nazareth University in...
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Pajaro Valley’s Valeria Acosta, Scarlet Gomez, and St. Francis’ Alyssandra...
Pajaro Valley High’s Valeria Acosta and teammate Scarlet Gomez had a special chemistry on the soccer pitch. Both were recognized for their stellar performances in 2024-25 by earning special honors...
View ArticleMayor’s Message | Committed to a safe and thriving Watsonville
Watsonville has made remarkable strides in reducing crime, and I am proud to share that our city saw a nearly 14% decrease in crime in 2024. This represents a significant drop in both violent and...
View ArticleSam Brown steps down as head coach after successful run leading Aptos’ boys...
When the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League boys tennis season begins Tuesday, a longtime, ultra-successful and well-respected mantor will be missing on Aptos High’s sidelines. Sam Brown, who helped lead...
View ArticleWatsonville Public Library to host best-selling author Pedro Martín
WATSONVILLE — Readers of all ages will have an opportunity to hear directly from an author, and one who grew up in Watsonville, when Pedro Martín stops by the Civic Plaza March 26 to discuss his...
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