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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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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 · 2d
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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 · 3d
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Agencies responding after massive whale washed up on Santa Cruz beach

An operation is underway in Santa Cruz after a massive beached whale has washed up in the waters at Cowell Beach.

Santa Cruz, CA · 19h

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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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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 · 11h

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Phil’s Fish Market & Eatery Up for Sale

But with Phil DiGirolamo and his eponymous seafood destination, it applies, and in more ways than one. There’s the legend of the cioppino, which drew massive lines at the original Moss Landing location, and still packs in the peeps after Phil’s moved to the heart of Castroville. There’s...

Castroville, CA · 2d

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City Council votes to shut down Camp Hope in gilroy

The Gilroy City Council narrowly voted to close down a homeless encampment on city-owned property by Dec. 15, at the same meeting where officials presented an update on ongoing efforts to establish a permanent encampment or transitional residence for unhoused people looking for long-term shelter. At the end of the...

Gilroy, CA · 2d

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Santa Cruz County braces for heavy rain, dangerous surf as waves could reach 30 feet

Santa Cruz County, this is your sign to dust off those rain boots and shake out those umbrellas. And if you were thinking about heading to the beach, please think twice. A stormy weekend is ahead, with rain expected to arrive Thursday night and hazardous coastal conditions expected through early Sunday, Nov. 15. Here’s what to expect.

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 · 2d

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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 · 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 · 14h

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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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A new vision is unfolding to turn an empty building into a high-tech marine visitor center.

Elaine Sherer steps inside the empty shell of what was once envisioned as a spacious, two-story restaurant overlooking Moss Landing North Harbor and beckons a visitor to imagine what could be. “Welcome to the world of possibilities,” she says. In Sherer’s imagination, the white walls and concrete floors are already...

Moss Landing, CA · 1d

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Election update: Navarro concedes in PVUSD race; Clark behind Zuniga, says there will not be a recount

After a roller-coaster election in which PVUSD Trustee Area 7 incumbent Misty Navarro started leading challenger Mads Realmuto, She slowly fell behind as new results came in, and as of the latest update on Nov. 10, Realmuto was ahead by 239 votes. In a Facebook post, Navarro thanked her supporters...

Aptos, CA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 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 · 3d