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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 · 1d

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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 · 16h

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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

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

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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 · 20h

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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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College students, amateur radio operators on Central Coast team up to create emergency radio network

A major earthquake or fire could knock out internet service and disrupt emergency communications in the Tri-Counties. Now, some Cal Poly San Luis Obispo students and amateur radio volunteers have teamed up to create a backup network. The Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network uses radio equipment with backup power to...

San Luis Obispo, 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 · 1d

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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

The Salinas Californian

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Salinas nonprofit solves student travel hurdles

For some Salinas young people, landing a job is only half the battle. The other challenge is finding a way to get there. Rancho Cielo, a Salinas-based nonprofit that provides vocational training and high school education to youth ages 14 to 24, aims to tackle that problem with a $200,000 grant from Wescom Financial. The funding, announced during a check presentation at Rancho Cielo's sprawling 100-acre campus on Nov. 4, will go toward an 18-month transportation initiative to help low-income Monterey County youth get to school, internships and jobs. Susie Brusa, Rancho Cielo's interim CEO, said in a statement that transportation is "one of the biggest barriers to success for our students." "This generous gift will not only help transport students to campus for their education and training but will also help fund our Driver's Ed program," Brusa said. "The life skills and independence afforded through these gifts are priceless." Founded in 2000, Rancho Cielo serves more than 250 students annually through programs that combine high school education, vocational training, case management and life skills. Students can earn a WASC-accredited high school diploma or equivalent, as well as industry-recognized certifications. Its oldest and most established program, the Drummond Culinary Academy,

Salinas, CA · 1d

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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

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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 · 1d

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Holiday Art Festival is Nov. 21-22 in Aromas

This year’s traditional Holiday Art Festival will be hosted by the Aromas Hills Artisans Nov. 21-22 from 10am-4pm in the Aromas Grange. The 100-year-old plus building will be open to the public and filled with handmade art for sale. The Aromas Grange is located at 361 Rose Ave. in...

Aromas, CA · 1d

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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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The 2026 Lookout List: Food & Drink Experiences

Fans say the Buttery still makes “the best carrot cake in the county” after all these years, along with “the most creative, beautiful, delicious cakes” and chocolate cakes made with real chocolate. It’s “up for doing almost anything cake-wise,” one wrote. Voters say...

Santa Cruz, CA · 22h

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Santa Cruz List Prices Dip While Price Cuts Outpace the National Rate

Santa Cruz sellers cut prices more than usual, giving buyers rare negotiating room in one of California's priciest markets.

Santa Cruz, 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