What’s better than Strawberry Shortcake?

Come support your Red Cross and get all sugared up on one of Santa Cruz County’s most popular Red Crops (see what i did there?).

Loma Preita, 20 years later

I wasn’t here in 1989. In fact, I was 2200 miles away from here. I was also far too preoccupied with My Little Ponies to watch the national news or the World Series (I was 8). Hence, I didn’t even know that it had happened. But in October of 1989, this town that I’ve come to call home was shaken to its very core.

Heroes: You have them, We want them.

Please help us honor our local heroes! Each year the Santa Cruz County Chapter calls for the community to nominate their heroes for our Annual Heroes Breakfast Awards. We are currently accepting nominations (ONLINE! ) and the deadline for nominations is April 10. Please share your hero’s story with us!

Another Dry Year?

While the heat wave last week was great for some mid-winter outdoor shenanigans, it is worrying those who keep a watchful eye on the water supply here in Santa Cruz County. The numbers are bleaker this year than during the 1977 drought, when Santa Cruz County received only 2.4 inches of rain.

A rumble to the east…

In the last week (or so) there have been several small earthquakes in the Hollister area. It could be that the fault is just letting off some steam… or it could mean a larger earthquake is on its way.

Watsonville Service Center Opens!

Thanks to an army of individuals and local businesses, the Watsonville Service Center is now open. We had a blast sharing our office space yesterday at our Ribbon Cutting Event. Four high school students even showed up to become volunteers for their service hours!
Pictured above are Board Chairman and Scotts Valley City [...]