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Purgatory.

Valencia Elementary School was closed Friday after numerous students were sickened by what is likely norovirus. The school will reopen Tuesday.

The Santa Cruz Boardwalk Giant Dipper has drawn over 60 million thrill-seekers to scream while careening around the roller coaster’s hairpin turns. But more than 65,000 motorists a day know that roller coaster ride pales compared to the high-speed, white-knuckle …

Preliminary results posted Tuesday night by the Election Department showed that Kim De Serpa is ahead of Kristin Brown for the Santa Cruz County Supervisor District 2 seat.

New Music Works is at it again. The adventurous performances of the 2024-25 season swing into high gear on Nov. 9 with “Three’s Company,” a series of sparkling musical works involving trios.

This November, keep your secret formula safe and get ready, because everyone’s favorite adorable yellow sponge, genius squirrel, shorts-wearing starfish and more are coming to Cabrillo College’s Crocker Theater for SpongeBob: the Musical, with tunes written by John Legend, David …

As of 11pm on Nov. 5, all but two of the 16 ballot measures put before voters in Santa Cruz County have more “yes” votes. Here are the current stats:

"For 12 hours I am the horror story," exclaims Jack Grisham in his jovial manner.

Measure Z, Santa Cruz's sugar-sweetened beverage tax, has taken an early lead in the polls according to preliminary results.

Monica Martinez has a substantial lead over Christopher Bradford for the Santa Cruz County District 5 Supervisor seat according to preliminary results.

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Brad Kava | Good Times Editor

Voting results notwithstanding, there are several things happening around Monterey Bay that deserve an endorsement—and can keep our community stronger and more resilient no matter what’s happening in front of a national audience.

Pete’s Fish House, redolent of all things Capitola, opened its doors two months ago. Located in the heart of the iconic Village with sweeping views of the ocean, the Venetians and the recently reopened wharf, Pete’s offers a decidedly upscale …

WELLNESS KUDO

How does the time change affect you? Should we ditch the switch?

The Santa Cruz Police Department (SCPD) is pleased to announce that Halloween 2024 transpired without any significant incidents of violence downtown.SCPD deployed patrol officers throughout city neighborhoods and a contingent of officers on foot in the Downtown corridor. At the …

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