The Santa Cruz County Fair will open its gates on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at noon to commence the six-day extravaganza.

Photos from Ohlone Day in Henry Cowell Redwood's State Park on Saturday, Sept. 8. The annual festival showcased Native American culture with tribal dancing, activities, food and more.

Friday, Sept. 7, is the final day to submit comments to the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District before the district’s board votes on an air-quality control plan targeted specifically at smoke pollution from outdoor yard waste burns in the San Lorenzo Valley.

Bob and Arleen Hulsey recently celebrated 50 years of marriage with a dinner at Bruno’s Barbeque in Scotts Valley.

After 10 years in Scotts Valley, Shuffles Dance Studio made the move to Ben Lomond. Here are some photos from one of the first classes at the new location this week.

There’s a new Harley-Davidson mechanic in town.