Aptos
LATEST NEWS
Flash Flood Warning issued in Northern California, NWS says
(FOX40.COM) — According to the National Weather Service in Sacramento, a Flash Flood Warning was issued on Saturday in Northern California. The warning was issued around 3:45 p.m. and is primarily for eastern El Dorado County. NWS said the warning will be in effect until 6:45 p.m. “The Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain […]
Harmful plankton bloom hits Capitola, impacting local health and economy
CAPITOLA, Calif. — A harmful plankton bloom, commonly referred to as a red tide, is washing up in Capitola, impacting the local community's health and economy. "Sometimes you'll see the county posting signs, quarantining mussels and other shellfish if they detected some kind of a toxin in that shellfish, they don't want humans to eat it," said Santa Cruz Harbor Master Blake Anderson. "It can definitely slow the fishing down. Fishing isn't that great in a red tide, but we are still seeing some people do it."
Monterey Museum of Art fall 2024 exhibition season features new acquisitions
MONTEREY, CA.- With its mission to celebrate the diversity of California art past, present and future, the Monterey Museum of Art’s (MMA) fall 2024 exhibition season presents Imagining China: The Art of Belle Yang and Joseph Yang, on view from September 12 – November 24, 2024. The first cultural institution to exhibit Belle Yang and her father Joseph Yang’s work in a creative conversation, the Museum today also announces that Ms. Yang has promised a significant number of her own works, as well as her father’s works to MMA’s permanent collection (currently on long term loan); and has pledged substantial support to create an endowment for catalogue production. Belle Yang shares, “Joseph Yang was my mentor throughout his life, and even now from the afterlife. For both of us, creativity is the reason we are on this Earth, and I feel a lightening of a load to know that our art will remain together as a legacy to inspire others.”
After over a month on the water, rowing teams finish a voyage from Monterey to Hawaii.
Flares illuminated the night sky around 4:30am on Friday morning, July 19, as a team of four women called The Hericanes rowed across the finish line in Kaua'i. After 40 days, 22 hours, and 14 minutes, the team completed the 2,800-mile row across the Pacific Ocean, after starting on June 8 in Monterey.
Campbell PD recovers giant missing rooster found in San Jose encampment
(KRON) — The Campbell Police Department recovered a missing giant metallic rooster from a homeless encampment on Friday. Police said it had been stolen from a local home improvement store the day before. CPD said the decorative rooster was reported stolen from California Home and Garden in Campbell. Reports were of “two unknown male suspects” […]
Becky Clark: First Female Athletic Director at Watsonville High School Driving Sports Participation and Pride
Becky Clark, a former trailblazer in Watsonville High's wrestling program, has made history once again by becoming the first female athletic director at her alma mater at the age of 39. Only 2 out of 14 high schools in Santa Cruz County have female athletic directors. Clark aims to boost...
Central Coast F.C. boys’ team captures Manchester City Cup title | Youth soccer
The Central Coast F.C. 2015 boy’ soccer team out of Watsonville captured the Carabao Division 10U championship earlier this month at the 2024 Manchester City Cup in Southern California. Central Coast (CalNorth) beat FC Scorpions (CalSouth), 3-2, in the championship game on July 8 at Surf Sports Park in...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.