The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office says a body was found in the Santa Cruz Mountains during the search for 73-year-old Jeanne Burke, who has been missing since late November.
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Watsonville City Council moves forward with changes to its oversized vehicle ordinance
The Watsonville City Council has approved changes to a local law that could ban RVs and semitrucks from parking along public streets citywide. The ordinance is slated for a second hearing Feb. 10 before being formally adopted.
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Hundreds of Watsonville High students walk out of class to take stand against immigration enforcement
Hundreds of Watsonville High School students staged a walkout Tuesday afternoon in protest of immigration-related enforcement. The protest follows the arrest of a Watsonville resident and reported ICE activity in the area over the weekend.
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Sheriff’s office investigating gun, mask found at Aptos High School
A bag with a gun and ammunition was found on the Aptos High School campus on Sunday, prompting an investigation by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies.
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Annual MLK Day march in Santa Cruz draws thousands
Representatives of more than 40 local groups gathered in downtown Santa Cruz for the NAACP-hosted march, where many voiced opposition to the Trump administration.
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At least one Watsonville resident detained by ICE over the weekend, advocacy group says
Immigration officials detained a Watsonville resident Sunday morning, according to grassroots organization Your Allied Rapid Response. ICE agents were also reported knocking on doors near Watsonville High School on Sunday.
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Retired Santa Cruz physician joins national board of Doctors for America
Santa Cruz resident Dr. Jeoffry Gordon has been named to the national board of directors of Doctors for America, a national nonprofit that advocates for policies that improve the health of patients and communities.
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One year after massive fire at Moss Landing battery storage facility, nearby residents have more questions than answers
People who live near Moss Landing still have more questions than answers about the massive fire that started Jan. 16, 2025, at the world’s second-largest battery storage facility.
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Exploring hidden light: Steven Haddock brings ocean’s radiant secrets to life
In “The Radiant Sea,” scientists from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute bring together a lifetime of research and photography of deep-sea creatures. A book event Friday will dive into the role of light in the ocean’s depths with a presentation, demonstration, videos and a Q&A session.
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Santa Cruz County doubles down on opposition to federal offshore drilling plan
Santa Cruz County made its opposition to offshore drilling official, with a letter to the Interior Department and pleas to the public to get involved to stop the Trump administration’s move to drill off the coast of California.