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CAPITOLA, Calif. — A woman was arrested on Friday in connection to thedeadly hit-and-run in Capitola that killed a 70-year-old woman. Debra Towne, 70, was struck and killed while crossing Bay Avenue, near Crossroads Loop, on Saturday, Nov. 17. Police quickly posted a picture of the vehicle and a $20,000 reward was issued for information leading to an arrest.

Two incidents occurred in Santa Cruz, California this week. The first incident involved a suspected DUI driver who crashed into a pedestrian on the Murray Street Bridge, resulting in two people being hospitalized. The second incident was a house fire on Westmoor Court, which claimed the lives of two pets.

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near santa cruz.

The motorcyclist who died in a collision with a car on Watsonville Road near Morgan Hill on the afternoon of Nov. 22 has been identified by the County of Santa Clara Medical Examiner/Coroner. Ramesh Sastry, a 68-year-old Los Gatos resident, was driving a Harley-Davidson east on Uvas Road toward Watsonville...

Get ready, Santa Cruz! The Downtown Association of Santa Cruz is delighted to announce the return of the annual Downtown Holiday Parade. This festive event is set to take place on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the heart of the city, Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.

Teenagers' use of tobacco and cannabis, particularly through smoking and vaping, is a rising concern. About one-third of high school juniors have tried vaping, and cannabis vaping rates have doubled in the past decade. Vaping incidents on school campuses are also increasing. To address this, the Tobacco Use Prevention and Education (TUPE) program and Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance (PVPSA) are increasing their outreach and partnerships to promote prevention in schools.

Two incidents occurred in Campbell, California this week. In the first incident, Joel Emiliano Carranza is wanted for his alleged involvement in the attack of two men in 1999. The attack was a result of an altercation between one of the victims and Carranza's relative. One of the victims suffered multiple stab wounds. In the second incident, Andrew Fiddler was arrested after being found asleep in his car with drugs, including fentanyl pills, and a loaded handgun registered to someone else. Fiddler now faces multiple charges.

In this article, we're exploring six delightful delicatessens in Los Gatos. Have you had the pleasure of dining at any of these establishments yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts. Please feel free to leave your comments below:

After a banner snow and water year last winter, which ended California's drought, state water officials are now warning we could be in for another short water year. Water agencies heard from the state that they are currently being allocated 10-15% of their expected needed water supplies for 2024. The...

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — Starting Monday, the city of Santa Cruz will begin to enforce a new ordinance for oversized vehicles. Vehicles over 20 feet long, eight feet tall, or seven feet wide will need a permit to park on city streets from midnight to 5 a.m. Those living...

The National Weather Service reports that isolated showers are currently making their way across the region this morning, primarily affecting the North Bay, San Francisco Bay Area, and extending into the Santa Cruz Mountains.

The Capitola Police Department managed to recover a recently stolen surfboard and return it to its rightful owner. The resident, who fell victim to the theft, alerted local authorities, providing a photo of the stolen board that was promptly shared with neighboring agencies.

In this article, we explore five delightful delicatessens located in Santa Cruz. Have you had the chance to visit any of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Please feel free to leave your comments below:

Witness the thrilling high school football match between Casa Roble Rams and Soquel Knights. Experience the adrenaline rush as the Rams fight back after an early lead by the Knights. Despite a valiant effort, will the Rams manage to pull off a comeback?

This article presents a list of five must-try burgers in Santa Cruz. Have you had the chance to taste any of them? If yes, we'd love to hear your thoughts. Please feel free to share your experiences in the comments section below.

CAPITOLA, Calif. — Capitola city leaders held a community meeting Wednesday night to address a dangerous intersection following a nearby fatal hit and run crash that killed Debra Town, 70, while she was crossing the street. The driver has not been caught and Capitola Police gave no update in...

Over the past few months, volunteers blanketed the city of Santa Cruz inviting voters to sign a petition for an initiative they call Housing for People. To those of us who have worked seriously on affordable housing for people in the Santa Cruz community for years, this almost seemed like a joke – except that it is definitely not funny. Far from it.

In this article, we're exploring three unique cafes in Los Gatos. Have you had the chance to visit any of these delightful spots? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below.

Get ready to sway to the rhythm of the Tom Ralston All Star Band Benefit Concert! This spectacular event is set to take place on Sat, Dec 02, from 7pm to 9pm and is guaranteed to be a night filled with music, energy, and generosity.

Watsonville Police officers arrested a man in an attempted murder investigation. MIchelle Pulido, spokeswoman for Watsonville Police, said officers responded Saturday night to a stabbing outside a business on the 1000 block of Main Street, where they found a 32-year-old man suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was taken to an out-of-county trauma center with life-threatening injuries but is now in stable condition.