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September 18, 2025

Woman arrested for felony vandalism

SANTA CRUZ — A Santa Cruz woman was arrested Thursday for allegedly slashing 25 tires on vehicles parked on the 2800 block of Soquel Avenue on Feb. 16.

Wharf work

The wharf was slated for a full opening by July 28

Fire rages through Sonoma wine country

Twelve wildland fires are raging across California, some spurring mass evacuations and destroying multiple homes. In Sonoma County, 21,900 acres have burned in the Kincade Fire as of Friday. That blaze in popular wine country more than doubled in size in a 24-hour block. Thus...

Brothers save girl from drowning

The boys recently rescued a 4-year-old girl from drowning. That happened on March 24, while they were attending a birthday party for a friend of their sister at Santa Maria Beach, which lies at the end of 21st Avenue in Santa Cruz.

Fundraiser for slain Sheriff’s deputy raises more than $320k

Damon Gutzwiller
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Peace Officers Research Association of California has established a fundraiser for the family of Damon Gutzwiller, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Deputy who was shot and killed in the line of duty Saturday in Ben Lomond. The account has collected more than...

Second Harvest unveils food drive totals

The number surpassed the nonprofit's goal of 4.8 million meals, and is a record for the annual drive.

The nature of change

Two artists have come together to present “Continuum & Flux,” a new art exhibit now open at the Cabrillo Gallery.

Monarch Services celebrates 40 years

Monarch Services held its 40th anniversary celebration with a luncheon at Seascape Golf Club in Rio del Mar recently.

Memorial brick program benefits museum, chamber

Anyone looking to commemorate an anniversary, death or any other important moment in their lives can now announce it right in the heart of the Aptos Village Project.

CalFresh benefits expand to serve seniors, people with disabilities

The County of Santa Cruz recently announced the expansion of the CalFresh food assistance program to serve people who receive Supplemental Security Income/Supplemental Payment (SSI/SSP) benefits began June 1.