The International Academy of Dance will again perform the famous Nutcracker ballet this holiday season; this year at the Crocker Theater at Cabrillo College.

At a site that once employed nearly 1,000 workers at its height, eight employees now remain at Aviza Technology Inc., all working to sell everything that is left — everything from office supplies to refrigerator-sized devices with giant red buttons that look straight from a James Bond movie.

A retired Navy and commercial pilot has joined the race for Santa Cruz County supervisor.

Citing a history of community service and involvement in local organizations, Boulder Creek contractor Eric Hammer recently announced his plans to run for the 5th District county supervisor seat that will be vacated by Supervisor Mark Stone.