County Fair sees 11% growth in attendance numbers
More than 55,000 people attended the Santa Cruz County Fair this year, an 11% jump from last year.
The number includes paid attendance from the public as well as the fair’s long list of volunteers, said fair spokesman Ron Haedicke.
“There were no major incidents and...
El Niño winter could bring heavy rain and flooding
Meteorologists are predicting a wet El Niño winter this year, with above-normal ocean temperatures potentially bringing heavy rain and flooding.
“We are in a very strong El Niño index right now where we are seeing above-normal temperatures along the coast,” said National Weather Service meteorologist...
Santa Cruz County Fair opens: Quilts, piglets and Dahlias — oh my!
The Santa Cruz County Fair kicked off Wednesday, welcoming visitors to a vibrant world of “Apple Pies and Starry Skies.”
A crowd of more than 100 watched the ribbon-cutting ceremony after hearing welcoming words and gratitude for those who made it happen.
As the crowd gathered...
Baking up fun: Santa Cruz County Fair starts Wednesday
A giant apple pie made of fabric sits near the entrance of JJ Crosetti Hall at the 2026 Santa Cruz County Fair. The work represents the multitude of arts on display in the building, the much-loved apple pie contest and the rich agriculture that makes...
25 years later: Reflection and respect on Sept. 11
A quarter-century ago, our world changed drastically.
The Sept. 11, 2001, attacks were a coordinated operation in which terrorists seized control of four commercial airliners. Two were flown into the World Trade Center towers in New York City, while a third struck the Pentagon in...
Rainbow Conference brings LGBTQ+ youth, families together
Hundreds of LGBTQ+ students, their families, educators and allies from throughout the Central Coast will gather at Watsonville High School Sept. 26 for the Rainbow Conference, a day organizers say is designed to build community, share resources and celebrate young people.
For Katherine Figueroa, 15,...
Capitola Art & Wine Festival returns this weekend
The Capitola Art & Wine Festival returns to Capitola Village this weekend, bringing two days of art, wine, food and entertainment to the seaside community.
Hosted by the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce, the free annual festival will run from 10am-6pm Saturday and 10am-5pm Sunday.
Thousands of...
Navarro looks to keep Trustee Area 7 seat, facing one challenger
Two candidates are seeking the Area 7 seat on the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees, representing La Selva Beach, Rio del Mar and adjacent Central Coast communities.
Misty Navarro
Pajaro Valley Unified School District Trustee Misty Navarro says voters can look at her...
County prepares for potentially strong El Niño
Santa Cruz County officials are preparing for winter weather as federal forecasters call for a potentially strong El Niño this fall and winter.
The county has updated its El Niño resource webpage with information aimed at helping residents prepare for severe weather, including heavy rain,...
Cabrillo-UCSC housing units ready to lease
The leasing office for Cabrillo College’s Costa Vista student housing development is now open, and college officials say interest is already strong.
Cabrillo College President Jenn Capps said Tuesday that staff have processed more than 300 interest forms and 30 leasing applications for the development,...
