Happening soon: Empty Nest and All the Rest: A one-man comedy show by Clay Hausmann on the Santa Cruz Patch calendar ...

It’s our responsibility to represent the people and not the developers,” said Supervisor Justin Cummings. “These are the people who voted for us, not the developers, and ...

Out of roughly 2,500 public middle and high schools across California, 408 campuses were selected this year for the state’s California Distinguished Schools honor — including four in Santa Barbara ...

When my neighbor, Kristen Sneddon, invited me to read poetry at her Mayoral Campaign Kick-off, I did not hesitate to say Yes. I remember when she canvassed the neighborhood during her 2017 City ...

Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved banning federal agents from using county property for civil immigration enforcement ...

A jury is deliberating to decide the fate of Joshua Camps, one of four men charged with kidnapping and murdering Santa Cruz tech CEO Tushar Atre. All three of ...

Maria Munoz (c), a Salinas Valley Health nurse who lost her father to COVID-19, speaks at the unveiling of the COVID-19 Memorial at Government Plaza in Salinas on March 10, 2026. In today's newscast, ...

A Westside startup making inroads in cutting down single-use plastics, a new tenant in Capitola's King's Plaza Shopping Center and the latest chapter in an electric air taxi rivalry are all included ...

A late-night fire in Capitola resulted in one death and damage to local businesses, leaving the community in shock.

Greetings Watsonville! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️ In today's newsletter: Also on today's calendar: Corralitos Farm & Garden Market and 1 ...

So, if you’re in a pinch and want to plan a fun weekend trip this spring, I have a few options I’ve done (or are on my list) ...

These California beach towns offer boardwalk fun, hidden coves, harbor views, and laid-back main streets perfect for a slow ...