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Save Our Shore
Rep. Jimmy Panetta and Central Coast leaders are gearing up to fight renewed federal offshore oil drilling proposals, warning of risks to Monterey Bay’s environment and tourism economy.
Berry ‘Greenwashing’ Suit
A federal class-action lawsuit accuses Watsonville-based Driscoll’s of misleading consumers about pesticide compounds and environmental standards for its conventional strawberries.
Robot Masters
Santa Cruz County high school students won the Ranger Class at the 2026 MATE ROV World Championship after months of designing, repairing and testing their underwater robot.
Nuñez Unseats Incumbent
Tony Nuñez won the 4th District Santa Cruz County supervisor seat outright, defeating incumbent Felipe Hernandez and avoiding a November runoff.
Parking Problems
The Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury says the ParkMobile system at the County Governmental Center creates barriers to public access and raises privacy concerns.
Big Relief
Watsonville Community Hospital receives $10.6 million in state aid to help stabilize operations and preserve healthcare access in the Pajaro Valley.
Safe Battery Storage?
Rep. Jimmy Panetta’s bipartisan BESS Act would expand federal research and testing to improve battery energy storage safety.
Teen’s Four Novels
Olive D. Wilson began publishing novels as a teenager. Her forthcoming book, Our Tragic Legacy, turns her attention to youth sports culture and the pressures young athletes face from coaches, parents and peers.