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Violent Felon Runs

Curt Wilcox is running for a Pajaro Valley Unified School District board seat while defending his qualifications, residency plans and a criminal history that includes a violent felony conviction.

News Briefs

Tragedy at Steamer Lane The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office confirmed that UC Santa Cruz student Alli Singh, 19, was killed after the car she...

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.

Last Call for Over The Hill Gang

After 35 years of drinks, music and Wild West atmosphere, the Over The Hill Gang Saloon will stop swinging its doors Sept. 20 following an eviction notice and unsuccessful rent negotiations.

Fenced Out

A new concrete safety fence along the Capitola bluff is already crumbling, and transportation officials say defective materials or faulty installation are likely to blame.

Brewing Up Art

Shanty Shack Brewing’s Tuesday Art Night gives Santa Cruz painters, musicians, DJs and freestyle rappers a place to create, collaborate and find community over a beer.

Who Got Out to Vote?

Santa Cruz County voters over 55 turned out at more than twice the rate of voters ages 18–34, raising questions about political power, representation and how to bring younger residents to the polls.

Seedlings of Inspiration

Thousands gathered at the UCSC Quarry to remember Santa Cruz musician Oliver Tree with stories, jokes, videos and music celebrating his wildly inventive life.

Supervisors to weigh emergency tax measure

In a special meeting Tuesday, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will consider declaring a state of fiscal distress and asking voters to...

Boom to Bust

Santa Cruz County authorities received at least 242 illegal-fireworks complaints and issued at least 23 citations over the Independence Day holiday.

The Price of Prevention

Richard Stockton examines why preventive dental care remains beyond reach for many Medi-Cal patients—and why waiting for catastrophe ultimately costs everyone more.

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.

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Scared of Salads

Violent Felon Runs

News Briefs

Save Our Shore

Last Call for Over The Hill Gang

Fenced Out

Brewing Up Art

Who Got Out to Vote?

Seedlings of Inspiration

Supervisors to weigh emergency tax measure

Boom to Bust

The Price of Prevention

Berry ‘Greenwashing’ Suit