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Moss Landing >> Intrigued by the promise of a cheaper alternative water source, the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District and the Soquel Creek Water District could team up on a new study of the Deep Water Desal project proposal at Moss Landing.

Jerold O'Brien started Silver Mountain Vineyards 30 years ago and is the only vintner to put "organically grown grapes" on his wine labels.

The chickpea bowl dish comes with preserved Meyer lemon yogurt at Assembly in Santa Cruz.

R. Blitzer Gallery in Santa Cruz is hosting a "Special Evening with Sam Farr," featuring an artistic quartet of Stefani Esta, Congressman Sam Farr, Kenneth Parker and Tracy Valleau on Thursday, April 24. The event runs from 5 p.m to 7 p.m. at the gallery at 2801 Mission St. Stefani Esta is a contemporary visual artist who creates 3 dimensional and ... (more)

An array of electric vehicles will be on display at "Earth Day Santa Cruz" on Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in San Lorenzo Park , 137 Dakota Street.

The Scotts Valley City Council opted not to adopt the ordinance Wednesday night, citing pending state legislation that would ban plastic bags to an extent.

Fun for all ages! This 62nd annual show features rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, lapidary supplies, books, tools, and more.

A 48-year-old admitted bank robber due to be sentenced to seven years in prison took a time out Thursday.

In meetings with West Coast State Fisheries Departments, the PFMC crunched all the numbers and released its announcement Monday.

Santa Cruz >> Hal Hyde, founding vice chancellor of UC Santa Cruz, remembers with great clarity the day he and his boss, Dean McHenry, joined Gov. Pat Brown and university President Clark Kerr to break ground on Cowell Ranch land overlooking Monterey Bay.

Santa Cruz >> A local tree activist is working to shed light on the pending removal of what she says is the oldest of only three red horse chestnut trees in the city.

Watsonville encouraged Pinto Lake anglers to fish out carp which are contributing to the toxic algae problem.

Some low clouds reported in Half Moon Bay and on parts of the coast, but mostly clear skies elsewhere Thursday.

The artist's concept depicts Kepler-186f, the first validated Earth-size planet orbiting a distant star in the habitable zone.

The City is now accepting applications for our pilot Neighborhood Grant Program! Earlier this year, our City Council approved a one-time allocation of $25,000 to support various neighborhood improvement projects.

Santa Cruz >> Biologists studying the endangered California condor have launched a new web site to enlist the help of citizen scientists in research aimed at reducing lead poisoning, the primary threat to condors in the wild.

The Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency reported high bacteria levels Tuesday at Cowell Beach west of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.

California Highway Patrol officers arrested two Santa Cruz area men in Sonoma County for allegedly transporting and selling marijuana Tuesday evening.

Logan MacMullan, who will turn 2 years old in June, creates a super painting at Westside Parent Education Nursery School located at Bay View Elementary School in Santa Cruz Tuesday.

Astronomers have identified galaxies where a central black hole just disrupted and 'ate' a star.