Eugene (Gene) Mark Pellegrini, 79, formerly of Capitola, California, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Born in Waterbury, ...

There’s something truly special about our little corner of the California coast. Whether you’re watching the sunrise from the beach, grabbing a coffee after a morning paddle or sharing waves with ...

Hazardous surf and “life-threatening conditions for beachgoers” prompted water rescues and beach closures Saturday near Capitola and Santa Cruz. By 1 p.m., Capitola police sent out email and text ...

The latest storm rolling in is kicking up waves and fears in Santa Cruz and Capitola as they are both still repairing damage from prior storms. In Santa Cruz, the city is still making repairs from the ...

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At its meeting Tuesday, the Santa Cruz City Council will vote on whether to terminate its contract with Flock Safety for its ...

Authorities in Capitola are warning people to avoid the beaches and shoreline near its beloved, yet storm battered, wharf because heavy wooden pilings swallowed by Monday’s waves are floating down the ...

CAPITOLA — Effective Jan. 13, Yvette Brooks will cede her role as the city’s mayor as she embarks on a new professional career. Yvette Brooks. The city’s first Latina mayor announced Friday that she ...

The Stockton Avenue Bridge is an iconic staple of Capitola, dating back to 1934. It is a memorable place for many, but it also poses major flood risks. “I’ve seen all the videos and everything of all ...

Though no California piers are entirely immune to fisherman-bird conflict, Santa Cruz County is a hotspot for fishing ...