A person was arrested for hitting a police officer and being drunk and disorderly. The incident happened near the 1000 block of Green Valley Road in Watsonville around noon on Aug. 20. ( source) ...

A person hit his mother with a metal pole and threatened her with it. This happened near the 100 block of Dakota Ave., Santa Cruz, at 6 p.m. on Aug. 19. The person was charged with assault with a ...

Monday news for Capitola and Soquel.

Good morning! It’s Aug. 24 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will see areas of low clouds, then sun and pleasant. The high will be 83, with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the ...

A person hit his mother with a metal pole and threatened her with it. This happened near the 100 block of Dakota Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 6 p.m. on Aug. 19. The person was charged with assault with a ...

Santa Cruz County overdose deaths dropped for the third year, with 20 in 2026 versus 36 last year, due to expanded prevention, treatment, naloxone access, and targeted law enforcement efforts.

Join us for Plant Bingo at Home by Zinnia’s on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. for an evening of houseplants, bingo, and fun! Your $20 ticket … At Home by Zinnias on Aug. 26 ...

Santa Cruz County overdose deaths dropped for the third year, with 20 in 2026 versus 36 last year, due to expanded prevention, treatment, naloxone access, and targeted law enforcement efforts.

Monday news for Aptos.

Cabrillo College students return to the Watsonville and Aptos campuses Monday for their first day of classes. Officials say ...

The Santa Cruz City Council will consider approving the design and plans for both the West Cliff Drive roadway relocation and ...

Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in the San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic due to ongoing work. This closure is expected to ...