Crews contracted by the City of Santa Cruz, aided by police, continued the second phase of clearing out Pogonip…
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Trump indicted on 37 charges, including violations of Espionage Act, in classified documents probe
Indictment accuses former President Donald Trump of keeping classified and top secret documents regarding defense and weapons capabilities of both U.S. and foreign countries.
Santa Cruz County Fair names Zeke Fraser new CEO
Longtime Santa Cruz local Zeke Fraser was named the county fair’s new manager Thursday, replacing Ken Alstott, who was hired in April on an interim basis. Fraser has a background in finance, property management and operations and has most recently been working for the Santa Cruz-based digital publishing company FileOpen Systems.
Morning Lookout: Inside Good Times shakeup and why a parcel tax makes sense for Santa Cruz
Downtown Santa Cruz businesses that want to make their pandemic-era outdoor dining arrangements permanent must apply for…
Good Times’ sudden leadership change follows publication of controversial anonymous letter
Santa Cruz free weekly Good Times announced it had tapped media industry veteran Brad Kava to serve as interim editor in the wake of a fierce backlash over the publication of an anonymous letter to the editor attacking the trans community. The decision to run the letter and the subsequent reaction highlights the blurry divide in the media between promoting free speech and giving a platform to hate speech, and where and how those in charge should draw that line.
Morning Lookout: Boosting beach-downtown corridor, West Cliff concerns & foodie updates
Taylor Reinhold, leader of Made Fresh Crew and the director of the landmark “Sea Walls” murals project in Santa Cruz,…
Sacramento embraces surprise arrival of migrants stuck in national political feud
Sacramento church leaders respond to the needs of migrants who were flown to California, while officials condemn Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Traffic calming, new infill walls and flying cars on West Cliff: Residents air concerns at wide-ranging meeting
Santa Cruz residents tuned in Tuesday to a West Cliff Conversations virtual meeting, where they said they’d like to see traffic calming and West Cliff Drive access restoration prioritized. The city is holding a second, in-person public meeting about the future of West Cliff on Wednesday.
Morning Lookout: Joby milestone, BLM mural repainting, Pogonip clearing & supporting our nonprofits
Crews contracted by the City of Santa Cruz, aided by police, continued the second phase of clearing out Pogonip…
California leads U.S. in dog attacks on mail carriers as number of bites rises
Last year, there were 675 dog bites on mail carriers in California, 67% more than the No. 2 state, Texas, according to U.S. Postal Service data.

