Santa Cruz County has earned statewide recognition through the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Fire Risk Reduction Community List, a designation that could help qualifying homeowners receive wildfire insurance discounts while improving the county’s competitiveness for future wildfire prevention grants. The designation was secured through the county’s Office of Response, Recovery and Resilience […]

By Peyton K. In an age where trending tracks come and go like the Bcycles on campus, it’s nice to look back and admire the music that didn’t get algorithmically pushed into our lives. Now that we’re about halfway into the year, it’s a good time to reflect on some of the exceptional music that’s…

                      On Monday, June 29, 6 to 7 p.m., jurors from Monterey and Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Juries report on their year of investigating local governments and agencies. They’ll present their recommendations on pedestrian safety, election integrity, improving gaps in emergency phone coverage, seawater […]

Cassidy Insurance Agency is celebrating the 25th work anniversary of Kami Cady, director of personal lines. Cady’s dedication, leadership and commitment to customer service have made a positive impact on the agency and the Santa Cruz County community. Cady joined Cassidy Insurance Agency in 2001 and has spent the past 25 years building strong relationships […]

One of the San Lorenzo Valley’s most beloved traditions returns on Saturday, July 4, as the Boulder Creek Business Association (BCBA) hosts its annual Fourth of July Parade through downtown Boulder Creek. The community celebration, which draws residents and visitors from across Santa Cruz County, will take place from 10 a.m. to noon along Highway […]

Candidate forums planned ahead of November election Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department and local city clerks are inviting residents interested in running for office in the Nov. 3 General Election to attend free Candidate Information Forums later this month. The forums will provide information on candidate filing requirements, nomination papers, campaign finance obligations, ballot designations […]

Santa Cruz County announced plans to sign an amicus curiae brief supporting litigation filed by the state of California and Santa Clara County challenging a planned federal immigration enforcement facility near Gilroy. The lawsuit, brought by California’s attorney general and Santa Clara County, seeks judicial review of the proposed facility, which public records indicate is […]

Two young women from Fremont, attending college in the Bay Area, died after they were swept into the ocean at a beach in Santa Cruz County. Veronica Macias reports. The post Two Bay Area college students swept into the ocean died after strong waves caught them off-guard appeared first on KION Central Coast.

UC Berkeley student Harshita Nair and San Jose State student Mahial Sran both died after being swept into the ocean in Santa Cruz County last week, according to authorities and family members. The Santa Cruz Fire captain thinks a sneaker wave might have been responsible.