Santa Cruz County is home to a vibrant network of u-pick farms where visitors can harvest their own strawberries, tomatoes, apples, flowers and more, from spring through fall. Beyond the fresh produce and scenic fields, these farms offer a chance to slow down, connect with the land and create lasting memories with family and friends.
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Posted inSan Lorenzo Valley
Major crash on Highway 9 sends two to hospital on Tuesday
A head-on crash on Highway 9 sent two people to the hospital with major injuries Tuesday afternoon.
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.
Posted inLatest News
Monday evening traffic: South Hwy 1 closed for excavation until Aug 29
Monday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
Posted inLatest News
Carmageddon: RTC plans pop-ups, ‘office hours’ to answer questions on $4.3B rail project
Facing sticker shock over the $4.3 billion price tag for its rail project, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission is ditching town halls for pop-up events at farmers markets and one-on-one office hours because community members prefer more direct discussions, transit officials say.
Posted inOpinion from Community Voices
Faris Sabbah: Mi familia huyó de la dictadura iraquí; me preocupa lo que la América de Trump está enseñando a nuestra juventud
Faris Sabbah, superintendente de escuelas del condado de Santa Cruz, huyó de Irak a los 9 años y le preocupa el creciente uso de tácticas autoritarias que observa en Estados Unidos. Encuentra paralelismos escalofriantes entre su vida bajo Saddam Hussein y las actuales redadas migratorias del gobierno. Los niños, escribe, viven con miedo, no pueden concentrarse en aprender y cargarán con este trauma en su vida adulta. Por temor a la deportación, las familias no asisten a ceremonias de graduación importantes y evitan servicios como distribuciones de alimentos. Nos insta a proteger los valores democráticos y ofrece una lista de servicios para ayudar a quienes se ven afectados o preocupados.
Posted inEducation
Santa Cruz County education leaders ‘fearful’ that Medicaid cuts may hurt mental health, special education
Santa Cruz County education leaders warn that proposed federal Medicaid cuts could disrupt critical school-based services for low-income and special education students. With schools relying on Medi-Cal reimbursements for counseling, health screenings and therapy, superintendents fear the funding rollback will force service reductions.
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Tuesday evening traffic: Highway 1 closures in Capitola/Soquel until Aug 29
Tuesday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
Posted inLatest News
Friday evening traffic: Highway 1 closures, Highway 17 hazard, ongoing projects
Friday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Confused by coverage maps, supervisors agree to consider tree-disguised Bonny Doon cellphone tower and dodge lawsuit
A proposed 151-foot cell tower in Bonny Doon has sparked debate over wireless coverage, scenic views and legal authority, as the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors weighs conflicting data and accusations of regulatory missteps ahead of a final decision set for June 10.