Santa Cruz may be one of the wealthiest counties in the nation, but income growth is slowing.
Articles by Santacruz.com Staff
Valero Employees Sue for Overtime
Three people from Santa Cruz who worked or still work at the Valero convenience store chain are seeking as much as $100 million dollars in lost wages and damages in what they hope will become a class-action lawsuit.
Woman Killed in Crash Identified
Police have identified the woman killed in a head-on collision on Highway 1 last Wednesday as Madeline Kauffman, 67, of Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz County to Host Homeless Vets
For three days in September, Santa Cruz County will play host to homeless veterans, providing them with food, clothing, health screenings, and help in finding jobs.
Crowded Classrooms for PVUSD
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District has long been proud of its small kindergarten and elementary school classes, with no more than 20 students per teacher.
Police Seek Help in Catching Mugger
Santa Cruz police are continuing to investigate the mugging of an 81-year old blind woman two weeks ago, as she walked home from a Westside grocery.
Ten Questions for Marin Alsop
The decorated conductor of the Baltimore Symphony and longtime director of the Cabrillo Music Festival tells us what she likes about Santa Cruz—and what she doesn’t like, ever.
Search Continues for Elias Sorokin
The Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Office has already filed kidnapping and murder charges against two men suspected of involvement in the disappearance of Elias Sorokin, but Sorokin’s body has yet to be found.
Solar Energy Program Hits a Snag
Though Cash for Clunkers may be zooming along, local initiatives to promote green energy alternatives are hitting a standstill because of cost.
Students Rescued after Sailing Mishap
Four UCSC sailboats overturned yesterday afternoon during a sailing class. The students were brought to shore within 15 minutes of the incident, and no injuries were reported. Read more at the Santa Cruz Sentinel.
