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Huge waves crash the Central California coastline, some damage already

Which roads in Carmel Point are closed due to coastal flooding?. Oceano, Calif. — Huge surf coupled with waves swamped the Central Coast this morning as the first high tide hit. Some damage has already been reported in Monterey County along Carmel Point. "Monterey County Public Works is closing...

Monterey County, CA · 23h
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County moves to protect historic buildings

A little over one year ago, the historic but seriously dilapidated Redman-Hirahara House was removed from a list of local historic resources, a decision that cleared the way for the property owner to demolish the 128-year-old building. That decision came after decades of neglect that building officials say made the...

Watsonville, CA · 2d
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Santa Cruz County issues evacuation warning for low-lying coastal areas from Capitola Village to Aptos as surf builds

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office issued evacuation warnings at 2 p.m. Friday for residents of low-lying coastal areas in Capitola and Aptos. Big surf threatens homes and property there. The warnings cover three evacuation areas:. Capitola Village (Zones CTL-E027-A and CTL-E029-B) Las Olas Drive and Beach Drive (Zone...

Santa Cruz County, CA · 1d
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California's coastal towns aren't waiting for El Niño to prepare for the worst

El Niño has California’s coast on alert.

Santa Cruz, 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 · 5d

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Gilroy Panel Recommends a Managed Homeless Site, Without the Details

E. Sixth St. & Camino Arroyo Dr. — Approximate Site of Camp Hope Closure. Gilroy's South County homelessness committee spent six months and six meetings on a local plan. What it brought back was a single recommendation: a designated, managed site for unhoused people, with no location, construction method, cost or funding source attached.

Gilroy, CA · 23h

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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 · 3d

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A set of stairs is ripped from an apartment building with no notice or permits, leaving tenants in a lurch.

The tenants living in a small apartment building on Sunset Drive in Pacific Grove got a big surprise on Monday, Nov. 9, when a construction crew demolished stairs leading to the second floor. They received no notice ahead of time from management company C&C, a tenant says. The city also...

Pacific Grove, CA · 1d

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I expected the county to be hard on a building with no permit. I found the opposite.

Have something to say? Lookout welcomes letters to the editor, within our policies, from readers. Guidelines here. As Lookout reported in June 2025, getting a building permit in Santa Cruz County is hard. The article cited a civil grand jury finding that many homeowners and professionals see it as “one...

Santa Cruz County, CA · 11h

San Francisco Chronicle

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‘Stay away from beaches’: Evacuations issued in Santa Cruz County as massive waves hit

Santa Cruz County will close all public beaches and the Santa Cruz Wharf as huge, dangerous waves arrive. Evacuation warnings have been issued as officials warned of life-threatening conditions.

Santa Cruz County, CA · 2d

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Dia de los Muertos celebrations honor beloved ancestors in San Juan Bautista

For two days earlier this month, the City of San Juan Bautista hosted its second annual Día de Los Muertos celebration on Nov. 1, followed by El Teatro Campesino’s traditional Día de Los Muertos parade on Nov. 2. The city’s event was held in the plaza in...

San Juan Bautista, CA · 21h

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Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 13, 2026

GONZALES — Community members are invited to help clean up and maintain the Gonzales Community Garden during a gardening day scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event, organized in partnership with the Live Well Project, will take place at the Gonzales Community Garden...

Salinas, CA · 2d

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E. coli contamination leaves San Martin residents under boil water advisory

Hundreds of residents in west San Martin are without safe drinking water after E. coli contamination was detected in the water supply, prompting a boil water advisory for customers in a portion of the community. The affected area is west of Highway 101, along and between Monterey Road and Santa Teresa Boulevard. The area is identified as Zone 1 for California American Water customers. For residents, the advisory has disrupted a basic necessity. “Boom. Your water is contaminated,” resident Troylynn said. Capitola Beach closed after 9 children sickened by E. coli outbreak: health officials Gregory Hendrick, who lives near an American Water well, said he and several neighbors believe they became ill after consuming contaminated water. “Last week I was super sick - vomiting, diarrhea. My neighbor right here, they have a small child, they've all been sick as well - same symptoms. The neighbors across the street has a wife that's nine months pregnant right now - due this week. And she was in the hospital last week,” Hendrick said. Under the advisory, residents are being asked to use only bottled or boiled water for drinking, cooking, preparing ice or food, and brushing their teeth. The water company says

San Martin, CA · 3d

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Golden State Theatre’s restored lobby is a step into the architectural wonders of its time.

During the day, the Golden State Theatre looks as if it’s napping, getting its beauty sleep before a night out, but the truth is that a lot is going on inside the building. Noise and traffic at the glass lobby doors are typically caused by preparations for an evening show, although lately much of it relates to the slow, ongoing and careful renovation of the historic venue.

Monterey, CA · 3d

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Milpitas Election Updates for Mayor, City Council, and School Board

Little by little, in Santa Clara County, the vote count is coming to a close…. As of 3:28 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, here is where the Milpitas elections stand:. Current Mayor Carmen Montano has been building a lead over the past week. Montano is exactly 400 votes ahead of current Councilmember Hon Lien, following a tense Election Night back-and-forth which saw each candidate holding a narrow lead over the other at different points in time.

Milpitas, CA · 1d

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A late Palo Alto installment brings a 10% penalty and $20.00 cost; Santa Clara County says to pay if your lender’s payment is uncertain.

As of mid-November, a recent refinance can leave you unsure who will pay the first property-tax installment on your Palo Alto, California, home. Santa Clara County recommends paying it yourself if you are unsure whether your new lender will pay. A late installment brings a 10% penalty and $20.00 cost, so settle that question before the county’s December 10 deadline.

Palo Alto, CA · 2d

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Felton resident turning San Lorenzo Valley on to Brazilian martial art

A few years ago, Felton resident Dale Knight was looking for an extra activity for his son, who had a lot of excess energy to burn. After the second-grader found the Korean military school-derived discipline to be a little too rigid for his liking, his dad enrolled him in a capoeira class in the Harvey West neighborhood of Santa Cruz.

Felton, CA · 2d

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Neighbors remove Marina Safeway developer from lawsuit, setting off a game of chicken

Five days after the city gave approvals to the project, a federal lawsuit filed to stop construction of a 22-story tower at the Marina Safeway no longer names the developer. In an amended complaint filed Wednesday, neighbors and two advocacy groups removed Align Real Estate, Safeway, and parent company Albertsons as “real parties in interest,” a legal category that allowed them to defend the approval in court even though they were not defendants in the case.

Marina, CA · 1d