Santa Cruz County education and law enforcement officials have launched a new countywide initiative aimed at aggressively reducing the number of young people involved in the criminal justice system.
Ava Turowski
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Neighbors help contain fire in Santa Cruz townhome
A fire that broke out Sunday in a Sycamore Street townhome was quickly contained thanks to a fast action by neighbors and firefighters.
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Santa Cruz law enforcement to participate in torch run for Special Olympics
Police officers, sheriff’s deputies and other Santa Cruz County law enforcement professionals will participate in the 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Northern California on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. The run will begin at Natural Bridges State Park on Santa Cruz’s Westside and end at the Dream Inn.
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Market match increases to $20 at downtown Santa Cruz farmers market
Starting in July, CalFresh/EBT shoppers at the downtown Santa Cruz farmers market can receive up to $20 in matching funds through the market match program, thanks to a grant from Kaiser Permanente.
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Water supply under stress after below-average rainfall, Scotts Valley district warns
The Scotts Valley Water District is urging customers to voluntarily conserve after seeing just 60% of normal rainfall this water year.
Posted inRecreation & Sports
Rancho del Oso walk-in campsites now open on North Coast
Rancho del Oso, the coastal unit of Big Basin Redwoods State Park on Santa Cruz County’s North Coast, is taking reservations for walk-in campsites in its rehabilitated horse camp.
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Scotts Valley farmers market to host Summer Sweets Foodshed Project on June 28
Scotts Valley’s farmers market welcomes in summertime with fresh, local fruit and vegetables, plus activities including face painting, a scavenger hunt and smoothie-making with a bicycle-powered blender.
Posted inWestside / Downtown
Go-Go’s Jane Wiedlin to headline new “Legends Live & Local” event at MAH
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jane Wiedlin, best known as a member of the Go-Go’s, will headline a new event at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History.
Posted inHousing & Development
Groundbreaking set for senior living community off of West Cliff Drive
Ananta Senior Living Community along Pelton Avenue will feature 76 apartments with studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts.
Posted inWatsonville / Pajaro
Watsonville to host ribbon cutting for new Callaghan Park courts
The City of Watsonville will celebrate new pickleball courts and upgraded basketball courts with a ceremony Sunday at Callaghan Park.