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September 25, 2026

Dolly Parton’s Legacy Lives On: 20,000 Books to Santa Cruz County Children

When we learned that Dolly Parton had passed away on Aug. 25, so many of us in Santa Cruz County felt the loss personally,...

County Fair sees 11% growth in attendance numbers

More than 55,000 people attended the Santa Cruz County Fair this year, an 11% jump from last year. The number includes paid attendance from the...

Missed opportunities prove costly for Aptos in loss to King City | High school football roundup

At times, all it takes is one or two lucky plays for a team to catch momentum at the right time. That wasn’t the case...

El Niño winter could bring heavy rain and flooding

Meteorologists are predicting a wet El Niño winter this year, with above-normal ocean temperatures potentially bringing heavy rain and flooding. “We are in a very...

Santa Cruz County Fair opens: Quilts, piglets and Dahlias — oh my!

The Santa Cruz County Fair kicked off Wednesday, welcoming visitors to a vibrant world of “Apple Pies and Starry Skies.” A crowd of more than...

‘Catz pounce on NMC for “much-needed” win | High school football roundup

The bus ride back home for the Watsonville High football team was full of jubilation following a 20-7 victory over North Monterey County High...

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Dolly Parton’s Legacy Lives On: 20,000 Books to Santa Cruz County...

When we learned that Dolly Parton had passed away on Aug. 25, so many of us in Santa Cruz County felt the loss personally,...

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