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February 17, 2026

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Caltrans sets lower speed limits along Highway 9

Caltrans will lower speed limits on several segments of Highway 9 in Santa Cruz County following a recent engineering and traffic survey of an...
Monica Martinez

Guest Viewpoint | Fifth District Focus Enters Second Year

I ran to represent the Fifth District, and that means making sure our mountain communities are heard and that county decisions reflect the realities...
Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter

Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter schedules low-cost spay/neuter clinic in February

Registration is now open for a low-cost spay and neuter clinic for dogs and cats in Santa Cruz County, set for Feb. 20-22. The event...
Philip Crawford lifting

Octogenarian proves age has no limit when setting new records

About 10 years ago, Philip Crawford, then 70, was part of a powerlifting team at the Scotts Valley Gym called the Baby Boomers. In January,...
Food From the Heart Luncheon

Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County marks 50 years with...

As Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County reaches its 50th year of serving older adults, the organization will celebrate the milestone with the...
American football

Santa Cruz County Parks plans free ‘Punt, Pass, Kick’ events ahead...

In the spirit of the upcoming Big Game, Santa Cruz County Parks is bringing families together through sport with three Punt, Pass & Kick...
Steve Walpole Jr.

Former Scotts Valley police chief hired as second-in-command at UCSC force

After all the fanfare surrounding his departure, former Scotts Valley Police Chief Steve Walpole Jr. only ended up spending a few days as a...

Short plays deliver big stories in 8 Tens @ 8 theater...

Each January brings a feeling of fresh motivation to Santa Cruz. While local residents attempt to adhere to their New Year’s resolutions by joining...
Goals

TherapyWorks | Setting Goals That Support Your Mental Health

As we move into a new season, many of us feel inspired to set goals. But traditional goal-setting often focuses on productivity, achievement and...
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History

Santa Cruz Museum presents inaugural 5 Minute Film Fest

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) has announced the inaugural MAH 5 Minute Film Fest, with the screening taking place on Thursday...

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News Briefs | Published Feb. 13, 2026

Omega Nu awards $16K in grants to local public schools Omega Nu of Santa Cruz has awarded $16,000 in grants to public school teachers through...