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California is for Adventure

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Soldiers fired rifles across these Monterey Bay dunes for decades, and the ocean swallowed the cliff under their famous beach club

Fort Ord Dunes was an Army rifle range until the base closed in 1994, and its grand soldiers' club lost its cliff to the sea. Today it's 4 miles of quiet beach, old ammo bunkers tucked into the sand and golden dunes at sunset. The post Soldiers fired rifles across these Monterey Bay dunes for decades, and the ocean swallowed the cliff under their famous beach club appeared first on California is for Adventure .

Monterey, CA · 8h

lookout.co

The best things I ate and drank in Santa Cruz County in October

As I compiled my list of the best things I ate in October in Santa Cruz County, one commonality jumped out at me: passion. Though the cuisines range from Japanese and Thai to American, each dish was the result of focus and care to achieve an apex of creation, be it ribs, sushi, hot chicken or roasted duck.

Santa Cruz County, CA · 20h

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Lookout tasted 11 pumpkin pies in Santa Cruz County. These two are the best.

Every fall, while Americans argue over the best way to cook turkey, the real star of Thanksgiving sits quietly on the dessert table, waiting to be smothered in whipped cream. For many, stuffing a wedge of pumpkin pie or three down your pie hole is an essential part of the third Thursday in November. More pumpkin pies than poultry are eaten during this culinary holiday — 50 million pies versus a mere 46 million turkeys. While some consider a confection made from squash controversial, pumpkin pie fans far outweigh the naysayers. It’s the most popular holiday pie, beating out apple and pecan by double digits.

Santa Cruz County, CA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Salinas shelter opens ahead of El Niño | Potential clemency for Monterey County murder cases

The 50-bed shelter will open its doors ahead of an expected aggressive El Niño winter. People will be housed at the Chinatown Navigation Center, which closed in April. Lisa Murphy is an assistant city manager for Salinas. "It's this massive El Niño that's coming through. People need shelter. So rather than take it down as planned we are reopening it just for this inclement weather shelter."

Salinas, CA · 1d

yaleclimateconnections.org

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 · 1d

TripJaunt

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Santa Cruz County's Capitola Beach Closed After E. coli Illnesses

Nine children have been sickened by E. coli O157, and officials have closed Capitola Beach in Santa Cruz County while they investigate. The closure followed a report to county health authorities and remains in place as the investigation continues ([1]). For travelers, the situation is specific to one beach, and the county has laid out

Santa Cruz County, CA · 15h

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Local school boards select replacement trustees

Both the Hollister School District and San Benito High School District boards of trustees recently appointed new trustees to fill upcoming vacancies. Two residents vied for the Trustee Area 1 vacancy on the Hollister School District board and, during the board’s Oct. 27 meeting, Matthea Anderson was chosen as the new trustee in a 3-2 vote. Anderson will fill the spot to be vacated by Kim O’Connor and will be sworn in during the board’s organizational meeting in December.

Hollister, CA · 1d

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LULAC names Veterans of the Year for Veterans Day

Hollister residents Jeff Wilson, Sr. and Richard Wagoner, Jr. will be honored as Veterans of the Year by the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) during the Nov. 11 Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Building Plaza. The two will join 58 previous honorees since the award’s inception...

Hollister, CA · 19h

activenorcal.com

El Niño Just Pushed California’s Ocean to the Highest Levels Ever Recorded, and NOAA Says More Is Coming

Roads flooded, water pushed into homes and businesses, and tide gauges that have been recording for more than a century logged numbers they had never seen before. That was the California coast between Oct. 24 and 30, and NOAA has now explained what made it happen. The NOAA National Ocean...

California · 2d

The 831

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Three-year coastal battle ends as state rejects Pleasure Point Marine Protected Area proposal

After three years of intensive public debate, local advocacy and policy maneuvering, a contentious proposal to establish a new marine protected area (MPA) at Pleasure Point has officially come to an end, according to the Department of Fish and Wildlife

Santa Cruz, CA · 1d

SFGate

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 · 1d

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Building Contract for Metrolink Sidings Goes to Granite

Granite Construction said on November 5, 2026, in Watsonville, that the Southern California Regional Rail Authority, which operates Metrolink, has awarded it a $51.5 million contract in the Southern California Optimized Rail Expansion program, or SCORE. The project will be included in Granite’s fourth quarter 2026 CAP. Metrolink's train...

Southern California, CA · 2d

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Hollister celebrates Safe Streets Action Plan – Vision Zero Community Festival

Information provided by Farmhouse Communications. Lea este artículo en español aquí. The City of Hollister would like to thank everyone who joined us for the Safe Streets Action Plan – Vision Zero Community Festival on Saturday, October 24, at the Hollister Veterans’ Memorial Building. Approximately 300 community members attended the free, family-friendly event to enjoy activities, connect with local organizations, and share feedback about transportation safety in Hollister.

Hollister, CA · 1d

The Hill

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Opinion: The end of the death penalty in California is a fresh start for justice

Now comes the work of building a justice system that earns the trust of every survivor and community it serves.

California · 16h

pajaronian.com

Honoring our veterans on Veterans Day

Two military veterans whose service took them from combat zones overseas to helping their communities at home will be honored Wednesday during Watsonville’s annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony. Retired Navy Command Master Chief Roland “Doc” Garza, selected as Veteran of the Year by American Legion Post 121, and...

Watsonville, CA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Soledad’s Rose Ferrero ranks among county’s top 10 elementary schools

SOLEDAD — Rose Ferrero Elementary School in Soledad ranked among Monterey County’s top 10 elementary schools in both mathematics and English language arts, according to a Soledad Unified School District analysis of state assessment results. The school ranked seventh in mathematics, with 56.36% of students meeting or exceeding...

Soledad, CA · 1d

montereycountynow.com

In a nail-biter of a race, Athena Burciaga jumps to a three-vote lead in bid for Marina City Council.

The closest election in Monterey County is for the District 4 seat on the Marina City Council, and the winner will likely not be determined until the last vote is counted. Eleven votes separate the three candidates, as of the latest count released Nov. 9. Athena Burciaga, who was in third place by 39 votes on Nov. 6, jumped to first place on Nov. 9.

Marina, CA · 1d

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