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The Sweetest Spots in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County has plenty of ways to satisfy a sweet tooth, and some of its most beloved local businesses have spent decades perfecting the art. Whether it’s an ice cream cone after a day at the beach, a freshly baked doughnut to start the morning, or a box of handcrafted chocolates for a special occasion, these local favorites bring sweetness to the everyday lives of residents and visitors alike. Across the county, generations-old favorites and inventive local makers offer everything from old-fashioned classics to imaginative confections that are almost too beautiful to eat. In this guide, we’re exploring nine of Santa Cruz County’s sweetest spots, highlighting the signature treats, unexpected creations, and local traditions that make each one worth seeking out.

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Silicon Valley BART extension hits construction milestone

Transportation officials overseeing the multibillion-dollar Silicon Valley BART extension are celebrating an early construction milestone in bringing the rapid transit service to downtown San Jose and Santa Clara. Workers in recent weeks completed excavating and reinforcing an 83-foot-deep hole on a former rail yard property nearby PayPal Park. The shaft...

San Jose, CA · 22h

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Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, Nov. 12-15

Two wine walks taking place during the first El Niño storm of the season — there’s gotta be a “water into wine” joke in there somewhere. The concept is the same at two different scenic destinations. On Saturday, head to Capitola Village for the Capitola Village Sip & Stroll ($55). On Sunday, downtown Santa Cruz hosts its fall Wine Walk ($45). Both events spotlight area wineries at local businesses. – Lily Belli.

Santa Cruz County, CA · 17h
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Election update: Navarro concedes in PVUSD race; Clark behind Zuniga, says there will not be a recount

After a roller-coaster election in which PVUSD Trustee Area 7 incumbent Misty Navarro started leading challenger Mads Realmuto, She slowly fell behind as new results came in, and as of the latest update on Nov. 10, Realmuto was ahead by 239 votes. In a Facebook post, Navarro thanked her supporters...

Aptos, CA · 1d
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Weekender: Festivals and events for a rainy weekend

A wet weekend, Santa Cruz. But don’t worry, I have suggestions for — mostly indoor — ways to get out despite the rain. The Goat Hill Fair — offering antiques, crafts and collectibles, not livestock — returns to the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville tomorrow and Saturday. On Saturday, Annieglass in Watsonville hosts The Good Table, a creative fundraiser where 10 decorated tables compete for your vote. Each table represents a local nonprofit or cause, and every vote cast is a contribution.

Santa Cruz County, CA · 17h

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Santa Cruz Co.: E. Coli Outbreak That Sickened 9 Children Linked To Capitola Beach

Capitola Beach in Santa Cruz County is temporarily closed due to an outbreak of E. coli that has sickened nine children across the Bay Area, Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency said Tuesday. Santa Cruz County Public Health Division has been notified of nine cases of E. coli O157 infection,...

Santa Cruz County, CA · 2d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Santa Cruz List Prices Dip While Price Cuts Outpace the National Rate

Santa Cruz sellers cut prices more than usual, giving buyers rare negotiating room in one of California's priciest markets.

Santa Cruz, CA · 2d

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Six Flags Reaches $11.2 Million Settlement Over Hidden Processing Fees — Here’s Who Qualifies for a Payout

California residents who purchased tickets online for Knott’s Berry Farm or California’s Great America are entitled to cash payments

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Cupertino brings Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall to town for Veterans Day

While other Bay Area communities commemorated Veterans Day with patriotic music and speeches, the city of Cupertino had a more somber, but perhaps more meaningful, experience with the display of a scale model of the Vietnam War Memorial Wall.

Cupertino, CA · 1d

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Santa Clara Mayor’s Race: Karen Hardy Leads Close Race One Week After Election Day

Councilmember Karen Hardy continues to lead Santa Clara’s crowded race for mayor. But the contest remains tight as additional ballots are counted. According to the latest election results Monday evening, Hardy has 6,007 votes, or 22.90 percent. Former Councilmember Kathy Watanabe remains in second place with 5,539 votes, or...

Santa Clara, CA · 2d

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Danaher’s Cepheid business to lay off 67 people in California

Danaher’s Cepheid molecular diagnostics subsidiary plans to lay off 67 people in California, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification letter filed with the state. The layoffs affect employees at the company’s facility in Sunnyvale, California, and are expected to take place by Dec. 28. Most of those...

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