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Watsonville: City Handing Out Free Sandless Sandbags To Seniors Monday

Watsonville seniors can avail themselves of free sandless sandbags at a distribution event Monday. The bags are lightweight, don't need to be filled with sand and can help in flood events, city officials said in a news release Thursday. Article continues below this ad. "We know how difficult it can...

Watsonville, CA · 15h
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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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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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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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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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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 · 23h

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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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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 · 2d

USA TODAY

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Sundrift sea lion returns to the wild after recovery

An adult female California sea lion named Sundrift was recently released back into the wild after being treated for domoic acid poisoning during the largest domoic acid outbreak in The Marine Mammal Center's 51-year history. Sundrift spent about a month receiving care at the center's Sausalito hospital, where she was treated for domoic acid poisoning, malnutrition and pneumonia. She was among more than 300 California sea lions rescued for care this year as the center documented 328 cases of domoic acid toxicosis. The majority of cases have occurred since July 1, with Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties emerging as the primary hotspots for response activity. The outbreak is well above normal levels, as The Marine Mammal Center typically rescues 75 to 90 animals annually for domoic acid poisoning across its approximately 600-mile California response range. The surge in sick animals placed significant demands on the center's largely volunteer response teams. Rescuing a single sea lion experiencing neurological symptoms can require four to six trained responders, a carrier crate weighing 50 to 100 pounds and, in some cases, a walk of more than a mile along the beach. Because the toxin affects the nervous system, affected animals can be

Sausalito, CA · 4h

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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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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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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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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 · 3d

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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 · 23h

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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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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 · 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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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

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Locals help shape safe streets at Hollister festival

About 300 people attended the free, family-friendly Safe Streets Action Plan – Vision Zero Community Festival in Hollister Oct. 24. The festival hosted by the City of Hollister brought together residents, local agencies, community organizations, businesses and food vendors to support community engagement around the city’s Safe Streets (SS4A) for All project.

Hollister, CA · 2d