The Santa Cruz County branch of the NAACP is holding its 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day March for the Dream on Jan. 19, beginning at 10 a.m. in front of Santa Cruz City Hall.
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City of Watsonville sets Jan. 12-16 for curbside Christmas tree pickup
Curbside pickup for Watsonville residents disposing of Christmas trees will take place Jan. 12 through 16.
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Santa Cruz County Fair searching for theme that celebrates nation’s 250th birthday
The Santa Cruz County Fair is holding a contest to select a theme for the 2026 fair.
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Monte Vista Christian School turns 100 years old
Monte Vista Christian School is celebrating its 100th birthday and a century of faith, learning, and leadership.
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County of Santa Cruz selects new chief probation officer
Santa Cruz County has named Sandra Mendez as its new chief probation officer.
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Annual Parking for Hope campaign returns to downtown Santa Cruz for the holidays
Parking for Hope, a campaign that has raised more than $285,000 for local nonprofit Hope Services via proceeds from downtown Santa Cruz parking meters, kicks off its 11th year Thursday.
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Capitola Library is going solar
The Santa Cruz Public Libraries is installing rooftop solar panels on the Capitola Branch Library. When the system is operational, the library will become energy self-sufficient and the SCPL will save more than $30,000 annually.
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Wind, more rain coming to Santa Cruz County; stronger storm could be brewing next week
The National Weather Service is forecasting more rain for Santa Cruz County this week as an atmospheric river that had pounded the Pacific Northwest shifts south. There’s uncertainty in next week’s forecast, but a system could bring up to 6 inches of rain Sunday through Tuesday.
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Applications open for Santa Cruz city arts commission
The City of Santa Cruz is seeking applicants for a position on its arts commission, to be appointed by District 5 City Councilmember Susie O’Hara for a three-year term.
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After three-week dry spell, rain is coming to Santa Cruz County
The National Weather Service is forecasting three separate weather systems — weak storms — to hit Santa Cruz County this week.