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The JB Pastor building in Carmel wins approval for a second time after years of struggle.

More landscaping and a better parking plan was what the Carmel City Council asked for last fall from a proposed JB Pastor mixed-use building on Dolores Street, the vision of Monaco developer Patrice Pastor, who named the building after his father. Over a year later, Pastor’s company, Esperanza Carmel, delivered on the landscaping and parking, as well as adding three affordable units.

Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA · 1d
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Pacific Grove is set to hire its first woman city manager, longtime resident Lesley Milton.

The City of Pacific Grove is about to hire its next city manager, and it is someone who already lives in town and has local city management experience. Lesley Milton, former assistant city manager of Seaside, is slated to be confirmed by the P.G. City Council on Wednesday, Nov. 18.

Pacific Grove, CA · 1d
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Con Azucar Does Viral Treats With Mexican Amor

Nov. 10, 2026—Owner Dania Alvarez was blown away by the response to the opening of Con Azúcar Café (“with sugar” in Spanish) in Santa Cruz this past weekend. For weeks, people had been knocking on the door to ask when it would open. On soft-opening day, a line stretched down the block, including people who traveled from Watsonville.

Santa Cruz, CA · 3d
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Wednesday morning traffic: Major multi-vehicle crash on Hwy 1 N at Riverside

A major crash happened today on Highway 1 Northbound at Riverside in the Watsonville/Pajaro area. Several vehicles were involved, including a semi-truck, a cement truck, a yellow septic/sewer truck, a gray Honda, a red Nissan, and other passenger cars. At least one vehicle was badly damaged, and some people May have been trapped inside. Firefighters and ambulances responded, and the #1 lane was blocked. Many cars pulled over or swerved to avoid the crash, and heavy-duty tow trucks were called to the scene.

Watsonville, CA · 2d
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Hollister JV football team captures second straight league crown

The Hollister JV football team scored an average of 43.2 points while yielding just 14.5 in division games on their way to a second straight league championship. The Balers were 5-0-1 in Pacific Coast Athletic League, Gabilan Division play to claim the crown by a half game over Palma and other pursuers.

Hollister, CA · 1d

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Hope Village provides climate-resilient housing to vulnerable residents

This past spring, in Watsonville, California, more than two dozen people experiencing homelessness, who had been living along the Pajaro River, moved into new transitional housing. The development, called Hope Village, was built using an affordable modular building system called LifeArk. Founder Charles Wee designed the system to be resilient...

Watsonville, CA · 3d

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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 · 2d

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Salinas Union High School District to welcome two new board members.

The Salinas Union High School District had four of seven seats up for election this year: Areas 1, 3, 5 and 7. Only two areas, 3 and 7, were contested seats. In Area 3, Board President Nathalia Carrillo is seeking a second term but is trailing Brenda Contreras by 14 percent, or 550 votes. Contreras has secured 57 percent, or 2,221 votes, as of Nov. 10.

Salinas, CA · 2d

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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 · 3d

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Local soccer player invited to Mexico City training camp, tourney

A Hollister youth will soon be leaving for a unique opportunity with Club America Nido of San Jose, getting to travel to Mexico City to train and participate in a soccer tournament. Roman Figueroa, a defensive left wing who has played soccer since he was five, has gone from playing...

Hollister, CA · 3d

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Friday morning traffic: Highway 1 closed at Park Ave.; Hwy 9 lane closures

South Highway 1 at Park Avenue in Capitola / Soquel is facing closures because of paving work. The closure will last until 7:01 a.m. on Nov. 19. Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley has alternating lane closures because of bridge work. The closures are expected to end at 6:59 a.m. on April 30, 2027.

Capitola, CA · 13h

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Central Coast Trades Show all about students

Claire Grissom may have summed it up best when she said, “If you can’t see it, you can’t dream it.”. As Director of Career and College Readiness for Hollister High, Grissom was talking about the different job opportunities available to students with or without a college degree.

Hollister, CA · 1d

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Santa Cruz County business: Biotech company acquired; Joby lands more Air Force funding

Each week, we’re taking a closer look at the movers and shakers, the growth of industries and what’s really driving the Santa Cruz County economy. I’ll be spotlighting some of the biggest areas for opportunity, updates on local development and all things underpinning the regional business scene each Wednesday.

Santa Cruz County, CA · 2d

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Construction at Monterey Avenue Railroad Crossing in Capitola Scheduled for Nov. 11-13

Motorists and pedestrians should plan for temporary traffic impacts during daytime construction. The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) will conduct construction work at the Monterey Avenue Railroad Crossing in Capitola on Wednesday, Nov. 11 through Friday, Nov. 13 as part of a project to rehabilitate the railroad crossing. Work is scheduled to take place each day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Capitola, CA · 3d

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Salinas officials report $9.7 million in homeless services spending, and look at more potential solutions.

The City of Salinas invested $9.7 million in homeless services during fiscal year 2025-26, focused on street outreach, crisis response, emergency shelter and housing programs, drawing from federal, state, local and regional sources. Community Development Analyst Karina Vazquez presented to the City Council on Tuesday, Nov. 10, and said that “there’s no single solution” to homelessness.

Salinas, CA · 2d

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Soil monitoring after September Moss Landing fire | El Niño could bring more mosquitoes

Soil monitoring at Elkhorn Slough after September battery fire. The most recent fire was shorter than the blaze almost two years ago at Vistra’s battery energy storage facility. San Jose State University marine geology professor Ivano Aiello says this time, researchers did not find excess metals in the soil,...

Moss Landing, CA · 1d

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Ramco Enterprises invests in Salinas Soccer Complex expansion and future skate park.

Significant changes to the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex are underway with additional investment support from Ramco Enterprises, LP to support the expansion of the soccer complex. The changes include a new lighted grass soccer field and a future skate park. The place will be named Nate’s Skate Park in memory...

Salinas, CA · 3d

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Polish influences and family traditions inspire a curated menu at Gromada.

When the first star appears in the sky on Christmas Eve, Polish people sit down to an elaborate 12-dish dinner that contains no meat dishes, but somehow manages to include several types of herring. The fish, the cabbage, wild mushrooms, pierogi and beet roots – these are the foods and flavors very dear to the hearts of Matt and Heather Zimny, owners of Gromada in Carmel Valley.

Carmel Valley, CA · 1d

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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 · 1d