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Man stabbed multiple times in Capitola on Wednesday afternoon
A man in the Jewel Box neighborhood was stabbed at least twice while trying to fend off his attacker with a wooden 4-by-4 post Wednesday afternoon.
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Rent hike contested at Pacific Cove Mobile Home Park in Capitola
Capitola wants to raise space rents to $400-$600 a month for part-time residents at Pacific Cove Mobile Home Park, generating $47,000 to $90,000 a year for the city's depleted treasury, but Pacific Cove residents are contesting the move.
Dancing With Butterflies book tour continues
To celebrate the release of her latest novel, Dancing With Butterflies , award-winning author Reyna Grande has been touring the US.
Should Marijuana Be Legalized for Recreational Use?
Medical marijuana already may be legal in California, but a new push to legalize and tax the drug, either for medicine or entertainment, is gaining new momentum.
Capitola Library Likely to Remain on Wharf Road
A citizen's ad hoc committee, the library director and residents in attendance Nov.
Monterey Bay researchers say dolphins are causing porpoise deaths
Mark Cotter/Contributed Okeanis researchers captured this photo of a bottlenose dolphin attacking a harbor porpoise in the Monterey Bay in September.
Capitola library location undecided after 2-2 vote
The location of the new larger Capitola library branch remains undecided after a 2-2 vote by the City Council Wednesday night.
Public comment sought tonight on Capitola library location
It's time for city residents to speak up on where they want a new larger Capitola library branch to be located.
Capitola city manager to retire in July
City Manager Rich Hill announced Monday he plans to retire July 10. The City Council accepted his resignation during a closed session Friday afternoon.
I'll bet there are many readers who would like to do something to commemorate Veterans Day.
Council Votes To Tear Down Capitola Theater
The City Council agreed 5-0 with Bruce Clark, Central Fire district Fire Chief, that the 61-year-old Capitola Theater is a serious fire hazard and not a local historic resource.
Capitola pastry chef to appear on 'Oprah'
Marina Sousa has created custom cakes for Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Aniston and Clint Eastwood.
County to fight for mobile home rent control, despite $15 million suit
Roger Willenborg, like many residents at Alimur Mobile Home Park, fears he and his family could soon be on the street if the county doesn't win its fight to protect rent control at the Soquel Drive park.
Man wanted by Los Gatos police arrested in Santa Cruz
Police street crimes officers arrested a wanted El Dorado Hills man in a Santa Cruz motel room with methamphetamine, a handgun and other weapons Saturday evening.
Soquel School District Considering Caretaker for New Brighton Middle School
Whether located in the midst of one of Capitola's largest residential neighborhoods or just off a busy highway exit, school campuses attract trouble.
Capitola Library Supporters Brave the Rains to Help Decide Future of Local Branch
Capitola has a small branch library, located on the corner of Wharf Road and Clares Street.
Developer Proposes Wrecking Ball for Former Capitola Theater
Eighty years after a fire ravaged the famed Capitola Hotel, burning its 160 rooms, a dancehall, skating rink, and a piece of Village history, a portion of the site will likely be cleared once again to make way for a hotel.
Capitola City Council considers smoking ban
The tide is turning against smokers in this oceanfront tourist town. Citing health hazards and cigarette butt litter, the City Council unanimously expressed support Thursday night for a smoking ban at Esplanade Park next to the beach, Stockton Avenue Bridge and the wharf, all locations frequented by visitors, and other public property in the city.
Capitola votes to demolish 61-year-old theater
CAPITOLA Bowing to fire safety concerns, the City Council agreed Thursday that the 61-year-old Capitola Theater is not a local historic resource and voted 5-0 to give the owners a coastal permit to demolish it.
A round of applause to the Scotts Valley High students who recently put on the fall concert.