Coastal Rail Trail in motion
The Coastal Rail Trail includes numerous projects that, together, will provide a 32-mile long separated bicycle/pedestrian path along the coast between Watsonville and Davenport. It is a part of the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission’s (RTC) Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network Master Plan.
Around for 40 years
The Bagelry, situated in three locations in Santa Cruz County, has been a pillar in the restaurant world for the past 40 years.
Aptos Holiday Boutique set for Nov. 24
Aptos United Methodist Church, 221 Thunderbird Drive, will hold its sixth annual Holiday Boutique Saturday, Nov. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Apple pie contest needs entries
Entries are sought for the 41st Annual Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau Apple Pie Baking Contest during opening day of the Santa Cruz County Fair, Sept. 13.
The entry deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 5, postmarked no later than 11:59 p.m.
This contest is sponsored by the Pajaro Valley apple growers, shippers and related industries as well as pie lovers throughout Santa Cruz County and the Pajaro Valley. It has been organized by the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau since 1977.Â
Dientes celebrates 25 years
In 1990, Catherine Webb and Carolyn O’Donnell started a dental-only nonprofit, which incorporated two years later as Dientes Community Dental Care.
Transportation commission approves corridor study
By a narrow 7-4 margin, the commissioners also approved a contract with Minnesota-based Progressive Rail to provide the passenger service. The company currently runs freight rail operations in South County.
DA will not file charges in Cabrillo threats case
The Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Office will not file charges against an Aromas man who reportedly made threats against someone at Cabrillo College.
Salinas romaine lettuce recalled
SALINAS—The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, public health and regulatory officials in several states and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to romaine lettuce harvested from the Salinas Valley.
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Boardwalk’s ‘Main Entrance’ project moves forward
The $14 million project, which broke ground in September, will include two new rides, more ticket windows, a new Fright Walk experience, two arenas for The Vault Lazer Maze and more. Despite a wet winter that slowed construction, park officials are eyeing
Leaving behind 33 years of firefighting
His boots and helmet are now a thing of the past. Aptos/La Selva firefighter Rick Molinar worked his final 24-hour shift Wednesday and into Thursday following a 33-year career.
