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January 21, 2026
Boys To Men
“The Mask You Live In,” is a documentary that explores how boys and young men navigate a society that often demands an unrealistic ideal of masculinity.
January 21, 2026
Deadly Foraging
Poisonous death cap mushrooms have sickened people in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties, according to a statewide list of areas reporting severe illnesses.
A group...
January 21, 2026
King March Fills Downtown
Thousands of people assembled in downtown Santa Cruz Monday for the annual “People’s March for the Dream”, an event held to celebrate Martin Luther...
January 18, 2026
ICE agents detain man in Watsonville
At least one person was detained in Watsonville on Sunday morning by armed men who appeared to be U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...
January 6, 2026
Heed These 2026 Laws
A wide range of new California laws take effect in 2026, covering labor rights, housing, education, public safety, consumer protections, and animal welfare. Here’s what you need to know.
January 6, 2026
County Looks at New Battery Law
In the wake of the Moss Landing battery fire, Santa Cruz County supervisors will review proposed rules governing large-scale battery energy storage systems, focusing on safety, land use, and environmental protections.
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January 3, 2026
Protesters decry Venezuela invasion
This story has been updated with quotes from people who attended the event.
Protests erupted across the United States on Saturday following President Donald Trump’s...
December 30, 2025
2025: Highlights and Lowlights
Storms, both weather and economic, defined this year in Santa Cruz.
