Soquel News

Inner Light Ministries of Soquel and actor, singer, producer and author Charles Holt will team up for the church's 15th anniversary celebration at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

The phone lines are heating up, doorbells are being worn to a nub and political signs are proliferating on road shoulders like brightly colored blooms, as election season in Santa Cruz County heats up.

Great wine comes by the barrell-full in Santa Cruz County. This week, Patch asked readers which winery they perferred to sip Pinots and Zins .

Parents at Main Street Elementary School, fuming over the abrupt dismissal of an art class taught by volunteers, are trying to find a substitute for the popular Art Docent Program.

With businesses downsizing and office spaces becoming vacant , professionals are being crammed into offices over the hill and working from home at an increasing rate.A Office space in Santa Cruz County is expensive.

Smart on Crime will present a forum on addiction, drug policy and incarceration 7-9 p.m. today at Aptos High School, 100 Mariner Way.

When my grandson Aedan Carlton recommends a place for lunch, I know it's going to be good.

The 38th annual Santa Cruz Pride festival, with the theme of "Life Gets Better Together," will be held Sunday, starting with an 11 a.m. parade that begins at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Cathcart Street.

Man Arrested On Suspicion of Kidnapping, Murdering Sierra LaMar; No Body Found But DNA Evidence; Watch Video of Sheriff's Press Conf.

May 28: DUI: A man was arrested for DUI at Portola Drive and 41st Avenue at 12:50 p.m. Vandalism: 300 block, Plum Street, 11:29 a.m. Petty Theft: Items were taken from an unlocked vehicle on the 800 block of Laurence Avenue at 2 a.m. Petty Theft: 4000 block, Capitola Road, 12:50 p.m. May 27: Sexual Battery: A male grabbed a female's crotch at 38th ... (more)

It's a big question: what's the best winery in the county? There's something like 65 or 67 winemakers tucked into the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Pajaro Valley.

There are many rabbits such as Hapi who need a home. Additionally, Rabbit Haven is a source for rabbit care.

It should ooze from its wrapper, as though caught in the midst of trying to escape the tin.

Today's column giving an update on the Highway 1 Soquel/Morrissey auxiliary lane project comes from Karena Pushnik, senior transportation planner with the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission.

When it's available, king salmon practically flies out of the local waters to restaurant and home kitchens.

May 21: Petty Theft: 4400 block, Diamond Street, 12 a.m. May 20: Vehicle Theft: 1000 block, Balboa Avenue, 10:30 p.m. May 19: Vehicle Theft: A car was stolen on the 800 block of Balboa Avenue at 2:11 p.m. DUI: A female was arrested at 30th Avenue and Capitola Road at 11:44 p.m.A Possession of a Controlled Substance: A man on probation was found in ... (more)

Young James Durbin fans hang on a guardrail to get pictures of their favorite Idol star Saturday at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Bandstand.

Twenty-four students and eight adults from High Street Community Church traveled to Joplin, Mo., March 31 to April 7 to help with restoration work following the tornado that severely damaged Joplin in May 2011.

Needless to say, this has been a horrible week. Hit with our first homicide and the victim was loved by so many.

Job hunters answered the call Thursday, with Target reporting appointments made for more than 600 people seeking work at the new Capitola Mall location.