Volunteers can choose to work on 20 different trails throughout Santa Cruz County this weekend, from beginner sites to more challenging ones.
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Mountain lion sightings in Aptos, Capitola and Watsonville prompt warnings
The Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office is urging caution after mountain lion sightings in Capitola, Watsonville and Aptos.
Three graduating students earn Bay Federal Credit Union scholarships
James Parker, Laura Hodges and Spike Sorensen were each awarded $1,500 by Bay Federal Credit Union for essays on technology’s impact on their generation’s financial literacy and money management.
Santa Cruz receives $30 million for new substance-use disorder center on Coral Street
The City of Santa Cruz has received a $30 million grant to build a new substance-use disorder center in the Harvey West area. The residential Coral Street Substance Use Disorder Treatment Center will feature 50 residential treatment beds and offer 24-hour, nonmedical, recovery-focused services for adults with substance use disorders.
Summer shuttle service at Big Basin returns this weekend, runs through Labor Day
A shuttle running on a loop from an overflow parking area to the heart of Big Basin Redwoods State Park is back this Memorial Day weekend and will run through Labor Day.
Security footage stills released as Scotts Valley police seek help in solving restaurant burglary
The Scotts Valley Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying three men seen on security footage breaking into Cambodian restaurant Jia Tellas last weekend.
Santa Cruz animal shelters celebrate Adopt-A-Pet Day with free adoptions
On June 7, the Santa Cruz SPCA and Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter will again join dozens of shelters across the nation for the annual Adopt-A-Pet Day.
Local talent shines at Cabrillo College’s upcoming mariachi festival
On May 31, the Monterey Bay Mariachi Festival is bringing some of the region’s best mariachi musicians to Cabrillo College’s Samper Recital Hall.
Santa Cruz honors local Pride with IllumiNight and Rainbow Procession
The City of Santa Cruz will be kicking off pride early on Tuesday, May 27, with an IllumiNight Pride Event and Rainbow Procession.
Masked suspects rob store at gunpoint near Watsonville
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after three masked suspects robbed the Casserly Store near Watsonville, holding an employee at gunpoint and demanding cash.

