Clik here to view.
The Candidates On Desal
SANTA CRUZ > The eight candidates for Santa Cruz City Council sat on a panel on Thursday evening, Oct. 4, at the Louden Nelson Community Center while moderator Rick Longinotti grilled them about...
View ArticleClik here to view.
UC Look Onward
SLUG REPORT > UC-championed Onward California tour highlights the university’s contributions to society On Tuesday, Oct. 2, Onward California will be stopping over at UC Santa Cruz’s Quarry Plaza as...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Morning After
Tales from the Democrats' debate viewing party If you like being in a large room full of Democrats who support President Barack Obama, the newly remodeled Hotel Paradox on Ocean Street was the place to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Century of Dry Cleaning
One thing’s for sure—clean clothes will never go out of style. Maybe that’s why Classic Vapor Cleaners, located at 285 Water St. in Santa Cruz, has been serving the public’s dry cleaning needs since...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Brown Rallies At UC Santa Cruz
Gov. Jerry Brown visits UCSC to urge a yes vote on Proposition 30 With just over a week to go until the election, and the fate of Proposition 30 at stake, Gov. Jerry Brown stopped by UC Santa Cruz this...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Babes In Campaign Land
Can you match these baby photos with the Santa Cruz City Council candidates?Even city council candidates were babies once. Five of the eight people running for four seats on the Santa Cruz City Council...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Surf’s Up
The Coldwater Classic makes waves in Santa Cruz Local pro surfer Nat Young, who was awarded the Wild Card to compete in this year's O'Neill Coldwater Classic competition at Steamer Lane the day before,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Morning After Highlights
The big news of the night was President Barack Obama’s re-election. He received 74.7 percent of the reported votes in Santa Cruz County. His challenger, Mitt Romney, received 21 percent of local votes....
View ArticleClik here to view.
When Slugs Fly
SLUG REPORT > Flight machines fueled solely by human power are hard to come by these days. But last Saturday, Nov. 10, San Francisco’s McCovey Cove welcomed a carefully selected 35 teams that tried...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Good Fortune For A Large Charge
SANTA CRUZ > Who is to blame when, thousands of dollars later, your fortune has not come true? If someone promised to improve “your karma” and “your personal relationships,” would you sign up for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pet Of The Week
GT's pet of the week, brought to you by the Center for Animal Protection and Education Walter and Peter were tiny puppies when they were brought to the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter after one of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
OpenCounter Goes Live
FRESH DIRT > The city’s new online business hub is up and running The new online portal OpenCounter, a system that streamlines the process of applying for business licenses, permitting and other...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Rooting For Trees
Local third grader is in the running for a $10,000 for TREES ROCK! prize Third grader Vince Golder is, perhaps, Santa Cruz County’s youngest museum curator. The bright and energetic 9-year-old keeps a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Pinnacle Of Parks
Pinnacles National Monument becomes a national park, bringing good news to the area's economy and its resident condors As of this month, the United States has welcomed a new addition to the National...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Preserving Living Landscapes
Land Trust of Santa Cruz County raises $13.5 million to protect local land The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County (LTSCC) recently announced the completion of its 18-month campaign to raise $13.5 million...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Helping Pets In Need
BirchBark Foundation announces its launch this spring When pets and their owners grow together over the years, they become more than just human and animal—they become companions and friends. And like...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Police Deaths Shake Santa Cruz
Deaths of two police officers shock and sadden Santa Cruz As more than 100 people prepared to participate in a rally against gun violence at the Town Clock tower on Tuesday, Feb. 26, event organizer...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Honoring The Fallen
SCPD to hold memorial service March 7 Officers of the Santa Cruz Police Department returned to the streets in their black and white cruisers Friday morning, though their grief following the loss of two...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Revel in the Glory
San Francisco Giants World Championship Trophy Tour comes to Soquel High School San Francisco Giants fans will have the opportunity this Tuesday, March 5 to bask in the glory of the 2010 and 2012 world...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Walnut Commons Breaks Ground
Cohousing project begins construction in Downtown Santa Cruz After the recent murders of two Santa Cruz police officers, the builders and future members of Walnut Commons thought about moving their...
View Article