CHP Start Smart Presentation Aug 8th in Santa Cruz

CHP Start Smart Presentation Aug 8th in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA…The California Highway Patrol is offering a traffic safety program for teenage drivers and their parents. The Start Smart Program is aimed at helping future and newly licensed teenage drivers become aware of the responsibilities that accompany the privilege of being a licensed California driver. The program is designed as an educational tool […]

Great Weather on Tap For Holiday Weekend

Great Weather on Tap For Holiday Weekend

Santa Cruz, CA….Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Light southwest wind.  Independence Day Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light south southwest after […]

Successful Natural Bridges Cliff Rescue Yesterday

Successful Natural Bridges Cliff Rescue Yesterday

Santa Cruz, CA…At 2:10 pm Santa Cruz Fire units responded to a report of two female subjects stuck in a beach cove in the area of Natural Bridges State Beach.  The 911 caller had some difficulty in identifying the location of the subjects.  Once fire units arrived the subjects were located and fire crews were […]

Santa Cruz Celebrates Parks and Recreation Month in July with Free Activities

Santa Cruz Celebrates Parks and Recreation Month in July with Free Activities

SANTA CRUZ, CA — There’s no excuse to be bored during the month of July – the City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department is proud to offer a full slate of activities as part of “July is Parks and Recreation Month,” which is a national celebration that has taken place since 1985 http://www.nrpa.org/july/. […]

The 11th Annual Bonny Doon Art & Wine Festival Saturday – June 22, 2013 1-6 PM

The 11th Annual Bonny Doon Art & Wine Festival Saturday – June 22, 2013 1-6 PM

Bonny Doon, CA…This event raises funds to support the art, science, and music programs for the children of Bonny Doon School. The all-inclusive ticket to the event includes food, wine, beer, music, and impressive live and silent auctions. The annual Bonny Doon Art and Wine Festival is run entirely by a wonderful group of volunteers […]

Boardwalk Continues Free Friday Night Bands on the Beach

Boardwalk Continues Free Friday Night Bands on the Beach

Santa Cruz, CA…The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk continues their free Friday Night Bands on the Beach. Bands making their first appearance at the Boardwalk this year include Y&T, War, Foghat, Cracker/Camper Van Beethoven, and ABC. Returning crowd pleasers include Eddie Money, The Tubes featuring Fee Waybill, Gin Blossoms, Berlin featuring Terri Nunn, Blue Oyster Cult, […]

In Honor of World Oceans Day, West Marine Awards $40,000 in Marine Conservation Grants

In Honor of World Oceans Day, West Marine Awards $40,000 in Marine Conservation Grants

Watsonville, CA…In honor of World Oceans Day, West Marine (Nasdaq: WMAR), the largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, today announced the recipients of their annual Marine Conservation Grants program. Grants are being awarded to organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada who are working to “improve and protect marine habitat,” which is a key […]