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May 23, 2026

County supervisors move to streamline rebuilding process

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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday set the stage for a streamlined process for rebuilding the homes and other structures damaged in the CZU August Lightning Complex fire. The item was part of the consent agenda and therefore garnered no...

New businesses moving into Rancho Del Mar

New businesses moving into Rancho Del Mar With updates nearing completion at the Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center, owner Terramar Retail Centers announced five new businesses that will be setting up shop.

Capitola Beach Festival

A sand castle spelling out "Capitola" is one of several castles various teams built as part of the Capitola Beach Festival.

Santa Cruz County limits syringe distribution

SANTA CRUZ—The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors retooled the county’s syringe exchange program during its Dec. 10 meeting, limiting the amount that people can trade for clean ones on behalf of other people.  This practice, known as secondary exchange, is believed by advocates to...

County’s budget cuts to Sheriff’s Office eased

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SANTA CRUZ— The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved an $874 million budget for the coming year that includes cuts and position reductions to every department in the county. According to County Budget Manager Christina Mowrey, the reductions include furloughs of 5-10%,...

Five mid-county stores cited in alcohol, tobacco sting

APTOS—Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies issued misdemeanor citations at five mid-county businesses after employees allegedly sold alcohol or tobacco to minor decoys, Sheriff’s Lt. Greg Lansdowne said.  The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol and Tobacco Compliance Unit conducted the Nov. 7 decoy operation at...

Aptos’ SeaBreeze Tavern burns in Sunday night blaze

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By JAKE PIERCE, Good Times APTOS—The site of the old Seabreeze Tavern caught fire Sunday night after 9pm, and the blaze quickly grew out of control. Watsonville Fire Battalion Chief Corey Schaefer said units responded to a reported fire on the Esplanade in Aptos. When they...

Two injured in La Selva plane crash

LA SELVA BEACH — Two people were transported by air ambulance Saturday after the plane they were flying crashed on the runway near Monterey Bay Academy.

Nominations sought for Trailblazers Awards

The Santa Cruz County Women’s Commission is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Trailblazers Awards.

Veterans organizations to be recognized at Skillicorn BBQ

CORRALITOS — Two local veterans organizations will be honored during the Skillicorn BBQ on April 3, an annual fundraiser for the Boy Scouts of America.