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Huge waves crash the Central California coastline, some damage already

Oceano, Calif. — Huge surf coupled with waves swamped the Central Coast this morning as the first high tide hit. Some damage has already been reported in Monterey County along Carmel Point. "Monterey County Public Works is closing roads in the Carmel Point area due to high surf depositing rocks, sand, and debris onto roadways."

Monterey County, CA · 6h
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County moves to protect historic buildings

A little over one year ago, the historic but seriously dilapidated Redman-Hirahara House was removed from a list of local historic resources, a decision that cleared the way for the property owner to demolish the 128-year-old building. That decision came after decades of neglect that building officials say made the...

Watsonville, CA · 1d
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Santa Cruz County issues evacuation warning for low-lying coastal areas from Capitola Village to Aptos as surf builds

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office issued evacuation warnings at 2 p.m. Friday for residents of low-lying coastal areas in Capitola and Aptos. Big surf threatens homes and property there. The warnings cover three evacuation areas:. Capitola Village (Zones CTL-E027-A and CTL-E029-B) Las Olas Drive and Beach Drive (Zone...

Santa Cruz County, CA · 1d
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YourCentralValley.com

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Storm forces Central CA beaches to close

A major storm system is causing widespread closures from the Sierra Nevada to the Pacific coast due to heavy snow and dangerous 15-to-20-foot waves.

Santa Cruz, CA · 2d

SFGate

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Death reported after E. coli outbreak linked to SLO pumpkin patch

A second E. coli outbreak was reported linked to Capitola Beach this week.

Santa Cruz County, CA · 3d

FVTV Media

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SpenDoe Lets the Loss Show on “Smiles and Cries”

FVTV original music feature · November 14, 2026 SpenDoe Lets the Loss Show on “Smiles and Cries” The Santa Cruz rapper’s 2024 track from Name 100 gives family grief and hard-won perspective room to breathe over C-DUBB’s laid-back production. By FVTV Media Official Smiles and Cries cover artwork via Spotify. Some people look like they are holding it together because they have had plenty of practice. SpenDoe starts “Smiles and Cries” from that uncomfortable truth: you cannot always tell what someone is carrying. It is an understated opening for a record about getting through things that do not disappear simply because life keeps moving. The

Santa Cruz, CA · 6h

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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.

Santa Cruz County, CA · 4d

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Phil's Fish Market in Castroville Goes Up for Sale After Four Decades

Phil’s Fish Market & Eatery — Approximate Current Restaurant Sale Site. Phil's Fish Market & Eatery, the Castroville seafood institution famous for its cioppino, is officially on the market after more than four decades in business. Phil DiGirolamo is putting up for sale his multi-generational family businesses, Phil's Fish Market & Eatery and Phil's Snack Shack, with the restaurant taking offers and the nearby snack shack listed at a specific asking price.

Castroville, CA · 3d

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Mariners outduel Carmel in high-scoring D-IV thriller | CCS football playoffs

Anthony Najera has been consistently productive in the backfield for the Aptos High football team during the 2026 fall campaign. A workhorse-type of player that head coach Zach Hewett can rely on no matter the situation. The senior running back came through, yet again, as he tallied 250 yards rushing...

Aptos, CA · 19h

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Ami Chen Mills concedes Santa Cruz mayor’s race after latest vote count

Two days after Ryan Coonerty declared victory in the tight and often-heated race for Santa Cruz mayor, his opponent, Ami Chen Mills, conceded Friday afternoon, bringing an end to a campaign marked by sharp political divisions and contentious exchanges. The concession followed the latest release of election results by the...

Santa Cruz, CA · 1d

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A set of stairs is ripped from an apartment building with no notice or permits, leaving tenants in a lurch.

The tenants living in a small apartment building on Sunset Drive in Pacific Grove got a big surprise on Monday, Nov. 9, when a construction crew demolished stairs leading to the second floor. They received no notice ahead of time from management company C&C, a tenant says. The city also...

Pacific Grove, CA · 1d

PNW is for Adventure

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California’s monarch groves peak from mid-November, two cost nothing to enter, and the butterfly count has crashed

Western monarchs are clustering in California's coastal groves right now, but the counts have fallen hard. Here's where to see them, when to go, and what to expect. The post California’s monarch groves peak from mid-November, two cost nothing to enter, and the butterfly count has crashed appeared first on PNW is for Adventure .

California · 5h

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Los Gatos business owner in recovery after heart attack

VinoVero in Los Gatos is facing an uncertain future as its owner/chef recovers from heart problems. Michele Bevilacqua was hospitalized at the end of September and left the wine bar closed through October. In a phone interview with this news organization, he said he anticipates keeping his business closed through November and he is unsure if he can reopen.

Los Gatos, CA · 3d

SFGate

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California's coastal towns aren't waiting for El Niño to prepare for the worst

El Niño has California’s coast on alert.

Santa Cruz, CA · 17h

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Santa Cruz Property Managers Are Getting Better Water-Leak Alerts, but an Unnoticed Plumbing Problem Can Still Spread Across an Entire Apartment Building

A Santa Cruz property manager may learn about a plumbing problem from a utility alert before anyone reports a wet floor. That is a useful change in how buildings can be monitored, particularly when an unexplained increase in water consumption might otherwise remain unnoticed until the next billing cycle. But...

Santa Cruz, CA · 2d

San Francisco Chronicle

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‘Stay away from beaches’: Evacuations issued in Santa Cruz County as massive waves hit

Santa Cruz County will close all public beaches and the Santa Cruz Wharf as huge, dangerous waves arrive. Evacuation warnings have been issued as officials warned of life-threatening conditions.

Santa Cruz County, CA · 1d

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Felton resident turning San Lorenzo Valley on to Brazilian martial art

A few years ago, Felton resident Dale Knight was looking for an extra activity for his son, who had a lot of excess energy to burn. After the second-grader found the Korean military school-derived discipline to be a little too rigid for his liking, his dad enrolled him in a capoeira class in the Harvey West neighborhood of Santa Cruz.

Felton, CA · 1d

KTLA

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Rare sea turtle sighting caught on camera off California coast

Sharp-eyed whale watchers were treated to a rare olive ridley sea turtle sighting off the coast of Monterey Bay on Saturday. Morgan Quimby, a photographer with Monterey Bay Whale Watch, captured the close encounter during a 9 a.m. trip. Olive ridleys are among the more abundant sea turtle species on the planet, yet they remain […]

Monterey Bay, CA · 3d

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The Biggest Waves in Years Set to Slam Northern California Starting Tonight

The swell forecasters have watched build in the Gulf of Alaska now has an official warning attached, covering the coast from Point Reyes to Monterey Bay all weekend. The National Weather Service placed the coastal North Bay, including Point Reyes National Seashore, the San Francisco Peninsula coast and northern Monterey Bay under a high surf warning from Friday through Sunday, with breaking waves of 25 to 30 feet expected. A beach hazards statement already covers the same shoreline through Friday evening.

Northern California, CA · 1d