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Man arrested for drugging woman at bar
A Santa Cruz man has been arrested on suspicion of drugging a woman at a local bar. Ashley Keehn, spokeswoman for the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, said that on July 19 Christopher Riviello, 33, was arrested on multiple felony charges related to intentionally drugging an individual at a bar.
Man in viral video convicted of battery of 13-year-old girl in Sand City
SAND CITY, Calif. — A former congressional candidate from Shasta County was found guilty on Friday on a misdemeanor battery charge, per the Monterey County District Attorney's Office. This comes after a confrontation in Sand City over the Israel-Hamas war allegedly turned violent on Oct. 12, 2023. Video in...
Santa Cruz drowning victims identified as San Jose residents
Two people who drowned after being swept out by a wave in Santa Cruz last week were identified by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office as 30-year-old Pedro David Guadarrama Ceron and 33-year-old Emma Nelly Diazleal Lopez. The San Jose residents were knocked off the rocks near West Cliff Drive and David Way on July 16 at 6:18 p.m. Multiple first responders attempted a rescue, including firefighters, lifeguards, Harbor Patrol, state parks staff, police and medical personnel. Both were found face down in the ocean and declared dead after being pulled into a Harbor Patrol boat by rescue swimmers after life-saving measures failed.The Santa Cruz Fire Department said in a press release about the case that beachgoers should never turn their backs to the ocean. "Certain southerly swells and rising tides can produce 'sneaker waves' that can catch unaware citizens off-guard," the department said.
Neighbors worry over village for homeless people
Residents of a Watsonville neighborhood are pushing back against a proposed housing project meant to help homeless people staying along the Pajaro River levee. They say that local officials have ignored their concerns over crime and safety and are moving ahead without addressing complaints connected to the encampment. City and...
Jewish teens from Ukraine escape war at Camp Ramah near Santa Cruz
Sign up for Weekday J and get the latest on what's happening in the Jewish Bay Area. Bohdan Shpytalnyi, a 17-year-old from the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, dreams of playing pro basketball. Dima Stremoukhov, a 16-year-old from Kharkiv, near the Russian border, would like to see Mount Rushmore and thinks American women are beautiful. And Mariya Tsymbalyuk, also 16 and from Kharkiv, can’t wait to see her parents again but dreads returning to Russia’s constant bombardments.
The Historic 1948 Tucker '48: A Rare Gem at Broad Arrow Auctions
The 1948 Tucker '48, an iconic, meticulously restored classic, once owned by George Lucas, heads to auction at Monterey Jet Center. The 1948 Tucker '48, an iconic symbol of automotive innovation, is set to be a highlight at the upcoming Monterey Jet Center 2024 auction, hosted by Broad Arrow Auctions. With an estimated value between $1,500,000 and $2,000,000, this remarkable vehicle is the third production car by serial number and features numerous early characteristics that make it a coveted collector's item.
Seascape newcomer Dos Pescados joins rare local club: Ocean views and good food
Since it opened in June, Dos Pescados, a new Aptos restaurant from restaurateur Brandon Smittcamp and chef Trent Lidgey, has brought many changes to the former Palapas Restaurant y Cantina closed last spring, including new owners, a new menu and a new focus on seasonal ingredients and sustainable seafood. But one thing continues to be true: The restaurant that occupies the second story of one of the buildings in Seascape Village is still the place to grab a great plate of Mexican food, a brightly colored margarita and, if the bay is free of fog, a view of the ocean.
Watsonville clearing homeless camps along Pajaro River Levee
Watsonville city officials on Monday began clearing a sprawling unsanctioned homeless encampment along the Pajaro River that runs from Sakata Lane to Loughead Avenue. The work, which includes mowing tall grasses and removing some trees, is expected to last through Aug. 2, Watsonville City spokeswoman Michelle Pulido said. Clearing the...
Young couple expecting a baby are swept out to sea and killed by freak wave while taking a photo
A pregnant woman and her fiance have drowned after being swept out to sea by a wave while taking a photo together in an area of California known as the “death rocks.” Pedro David Guadarrama Ceron, 30, and Emma Nelly Diazleal Lopez, 33, were last seen posing for photos on rocks in an area of Santa Cruz that got its ominous nickname because of the turbulent currents that can change suddenly, KTVU said. The newly engaged couple had only recently found out they were expecting their first child when they were swept off the rocks near Mitchell’s Cove, grieving loved ones told...
Pajaro levee encampment clearing pushes ahead as crews prep for levee repairs
The clearing of the Pajaro River levee homeless encampment, which began on Monday, moved forward Thursday in Watsonville as heavy machinery like bulldozers and large trucks began hauling away encampment remnants. The City of Watsonville is working to clear the encampment and clean the area by the end of next...
Found Treasure: Katy’s Place
July 26, 2024 – Earlier this summer, in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea breakfast country, a contrast arose. On one side of Mission Street, molten-hot new spot Bistro by Sea—feverish with Instagram-igniting items like the Nutella lava cake French toast—swelled the crowd onto the sidewalk, and the wait for a table past a half hour.
This California city will soon break with more than 100 years of tradition and assign street addresses to its buildings
For more than a century, this quaint seaside enclave in California has clung to its whimsical ways, shunning street addresses in favor of charming directional descriptors and fanciful home names. But now, the beloved tradition is set to become a thing of the past. In a contentious 3-2 vote earlier this month, the Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council decided to break with tradition and assign street numbers to all buildings in the town of 3,200, reported the Los Angeles Times. Proponents argue that this move is crucial for public safety and necessary to comply with the state fire code, which mandates building numbers. “Do...
Trina Coffman-Gomez running for Watsonville City Council District 6
Four years after she left the Watsonville City Council, having served the maximum two terms, Trina Coffman-Gomez is again running for the District 6 seat. Coffman-Gomez was a council member from 2012-2020, terming out just before she would have been mayor. A Watsonville native, she attended Mintie White Elementary School—where...
Ask Lookout: What’s going on with that seemingly historic Victorian remodel in Capitola?
It is a major remodel that the remodelers say is building a house forward and backward at the same time. However, the story behind its nearly 140-year history is the real gem of this long-standing cliffside home. The historic structure and local time capsule at 106 Cliff Ave. above Capitola Village stretches back to one of the most famous early Santa Cruzans, or, rather, Capitolans: former Capitola postmaster and Baseball Hall of Famer Harry Hooper.
Growing roots at Pajaro Middle School
On Aug. 14, about 400 students will return to Pajaro Middle School, more than a year after flood waters forced the campus to close. This includes seventh-graders who spent their first middle school year at a different school. On Friday, several workers were continuing to restore the damaged buildings, which...
If You Love Cozy, Vintage Style, This 115-Year-Old Home Is the Dream
In the age of social media, it’s hard not to feel like you’re behind when you’re staring at a never-ending list of house projects and waiting for the day your home looks less like a disaster zone and more like the vision on your Pinterest boards. But as Erin Conway, the creator behind the blog Kismet House (managed by Parker Talent Management), knows well, home takes time. It’s less about the instant gratification of quick fixes and impulse buys and more about putting in the work to create a home you truly love. A little over two years after purchasing a 115-year-old fixer-upper on California’s central coast, Erin still has a list of projects left to accomplish, but the house is starting to feel like home thanks to a heavy dose of DIY and plenty of cozy, modern-meets-traditional touches.
Watsonville teen wins Heritage Hog Scholarship to raise and auction hog
WATSONVILLE, Calif. — A Watsonville teenager has been named this year's recipient of the Heritage Hog Scholarship by the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation. Every year, the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds selects a student to receive the $3,000 scholarship. Irene Torres, a member of the Watsonville FFA was selected...
Local impact of Gov. Newsom's executive order on homeless encampments raises questions
SALINAS, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent executive order to clear homeless encampments across the state has sparked concerns among local organizations and unhoused communities in Salinas. "Where do we go when they sweep us? It's getting less and less places to camp, sleep and feel safe," said David,...
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