CCC clears access to New Brighton State Beach
                    In 2017 harsh winter weather led to two landslides engulfing the main beach trail between the bluffs and the Pacific Ocean. While parking in the day-use area up top was no problem, the trail to get campers down to the beach was in shambles.                
                
            Plunging into civilian life
                    Operation Surf was designed as a way to offer veterans – many with missing limbs and other traumatic injuries – to challenge themselves with a safe but thrilling activity.                
                
            New fitness center at Rancho Del Mar
                    Anytime Fitness, the ninth addition to a chain business of fitness centers that dot the map between Gilroy, Prunedale and Monterey, is slated to open in early July in Aptos.                 
                
            New Capitola Library edges skyward
                    Construction work is marching ahead on the new Capitola Branch Library at the corner of Clares Street and Wharf Road. After the previous library was demolished at the start of the year, the new structure is moving skyward.                 
                
            Window to the past
                    The public will be given a chance to take a huge step back in time at the Santa Cruz County History Fair in Capitola on May 18.                
                
            ‘Last private beach’ nears sale
                    A popular North County beach once known for its clothing optional rules is under contract to be sold to an unknown buyer, leaving many fretting about what will become of the property.
                
                
            Fire breaks out at hotel
                    Fire swept through at least one room at the Surf City Inn and Suites early Saturday in the Beach Flats area of Santa Cruz.                 
                
            Youth art on exhibit
                    A collage by a student named Jeremy, grade 8, was created in the art class of Janas Durkee at Pacific Coast Charter School in Watsonville.                
                
            Cabrillo first college in state to offer homebuyer assistance
                    Cabrillo College on Tuesday became the first college in California to adapt a program created to help educators and school employees afford new homes.                
                
            ‘A new era’ of growth
                    In an era where agriculture meshes with technology — and environmental sustainability is a rule — Cabrillo College has created a major that combines all three.                
                
            






















