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Those races include local city councils and school boards, as well as fire, water and park districts and the Santa Cruz Port Commission.

The Homeless Services Center's wheels are not coming off in the meantime, however, said Board of Directors President Claudia Brown.

WHEREAS, The Santa Cruz County Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California believes that all four remaining defendants charged in the Santa Cruz Superior Court action collectively known as the "Occupy" cases, i.e., Gabriella Ripley-Phipps, Cameron Laurendeau, Franklin Alcantara and Brent Adams, are local activists working ... (more)

The Santa Cruz Water Department said one man eliminated a hefty fine caused by a running toilet by attending "water school."

Contained in 'All the Pages Are Our Days' is a screenplay co-authored by Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir's children's books, displays on the work of the lyricist Robert Hunter and many more artifacts.

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The Inupiat, like many indigenous tribal peoples, hold the belief that all things are inhabited by a spiritual essence that goes deeper than their outward expression.

A blue whale dives into the Pacific Ocean during a whale-watching show in southern California earlier this month.

NBC News reports that marijuana researcher Dr. Sue Sisley's appeal for reinstatement at the University of Arizona has been rejected by the university.

Maia Matteson and Kelly Geerdes, vacationing from Colorado, slap on the Hawaiian Tropic suntan lotion Tuesday overlooking Cowell Beach.

Piping and equipment are packed up Tuesday upon completion of the Westside sewer line project near the corner of Oxford Way and Fair Avenue.

Officers are teaming up with local 7-Eleven Stores for "Operation Chill." This program promotes positive interactions and reinforces good behavior with the kids in the community during non-enforcement contacts.

The sea lion was found tangled in netting and rope, making it difficult for the animal to eat.

SANTA CRUZ >> A statewide bill that appears headed for passage would allow private security guards and other transit employees to issue tickets for bad behavior around Santa Cruz County transit stops and stations.

The sea lion was found tangled in netting and rope, making it difficult for the animal to eat.

The Coastal Watershed Council is seeking volunteers to take part in a usership survey at the San Lorenzo Riverwalk in Santa Cruz and there's an orientation session tonight, Tuesday, July 29. Volunteers will be trained to count people enjoying the San Lorenzo Riverwalk and to learn how the community uses the park.

A California legislative delegation recently traveled to Central America to learn more about a child migrant crisis, and poses here with El Salvador Vice President Oscar Ortiz.

SANTA CRUZ >> Library trustees reviewed a plan Monday for how to spend $63.1 million in facilities improvements if voters approve a parcel tax.

Simon Ndirangu of Kenya crosses the finish line to take first place in the 42nd annual Wharf to Wharf road race in Capitola on Sunday morning.

Officers are teaming up with local 7-Eleven Stores for "Operation Chill." This program promotes positive interactions and reinforces good behavior with the kids in the community during non-enforcement contacts.