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August 29, 2026

Police search for man who accosted boy

The Santa Cruz Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect wanted in connection to a child luring case. The suspect attempted to lure a 12-year old boy into his car. The incident happened on Wednesday, February 3, at approximately 4:00 p.m. on the upper west side of Santa Cruz.

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Dramatic increasein needles found on Seabright Beach

It appears that El Nino storms may be responsible for bringing more needles to Seabright Beach. Over the past few weeks, Take Back Santa Cruz’s Needles Solutions Team has seen a dramatic increase in reports of needles found on SeabrightBeach, which is located in Santa Cruz between the Boardwalk and the Harbor near the mouth of the San LorenzoRiver.

Goodwill Central Coast plans renovation, relocation

The GoodwillCentralCoast’s Strategic Directions Plan is designed to sustain the organization’s social enterprise while building the capacity for growth. A key objective is to ensure all facilities are clean, modern, free of barriers and characterized by efficiency and respect for human dignity.

Joint tax liability bill passes Assembly committee

California’s Board of Equalization vice Chair George Runner has sponsored legislation which has cleared the Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation. SB526 gives the Franchise Tax Board authority to honor legal divorce agreements regarding tax payments when determining if one spouse can be relieved of joint tax liability.

Beat upper respiratory infections

Everyone has at one time or another experienced a common cold manifested by such symptoms as nasal and sinus congestion, runny nose, mild sore throat and cough. This common infection may last from a few days to one to two weeks. It is always caused by a virus and therefore patience, and not antibiotics, is the main treatment.

Support parks, dine at Shadowbrook

Gather your friends and family and enjoy the incredible food and the festive atmosphere at the Shadowbrook Restaurant while you help support our BigBasin and HenryCowellRedwoodsState Parks at the same time!

Giving back to seniors

In a town of many charitable organizations, there is another benevolent organization in ScottsValley that some of us may not have heard about.

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News Briefs | Published Aug. 28, 2026

North County Dems host endorsement forum The Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County will hold an endorsement forum for local candidates and ballot measures...