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Bring a Trailer returns for alumni gathering at Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca has renewed its partnership with Bring a Trailer as the Official Digital Auction House of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. BaT will return on Saturday, Aug. 17, for its annual Alumni Gathering, an event designed to thank the buyers, sellers, and engaged community members on the 10-year anniversary of the auction platform’s launch.
‘Thread that needle’: Kamala Harris’ criminal justice policies in California angered progressives and police
As the new Democratic standard bearer, Vice President Kamala Harris has described her contest with former President Donald Trump in blunt terms — tough prosecutor versus civil and criminal defendant. “I took on perpetrators of all kinds, predators who abused women, fraudsters who ripped off consumers, cheaters who broke...
Forward progress stopped for car fire in Prunedale
PRUNEDALE, Calif. — The North County Fire Protection District told KSBW 8 that a car fire in the Prunedale area spread to vegetation on Thursday. The fire was burning on Echo Valley Court and Echo Valley Road. The fire was first reported at around 11:30 a.m. The fire is...
Firewise Festival educates on wildfire prevention, home hardening and recovery efforts
Last Sunday, July 21, Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton played host to nearly 200 people who attended the Santa Cruz Mountains Firewise Festival. The event was meant as an entertaining and educational way to learn about wildfire prevention, home-hardening techniques and to meet vendors who specialize in fire mitigation around one’s property.
Weekender: A rager of a granny, theater of all kinds, Keanu’s coming and whether TJ’s needs a new DJ
Welp, if you like your dark irony served piping hot, there’s this: Last Sunday broke the record for the single hottest day ever recorded across the globe in human history. And then, Monday broke that record. Meanwhile, the most popular movie of the summer is a movie about extreme weather that never mentions climate change. We’re all on the same bus here, people. But apparently, Thelma and Louise are driving it.
Aptos native Nikki Hiltz aims for Olympic gold while advocating for LGBTQ community
APTOS, Calif. — Aptos High School graduate Nikki Hiltz is breaking records on the track and making an impact off and on it as they prepare to compete in the Paris Olympics. "It is something I am still trying to process, but I do think overall I am just really excited and ready to race again," Hiltz said.
CAL FIRE knocks down 2-acre fire near Watsonville
INTERLAKEN, Calif. — CAL FIRE CZU says firefighters knocked down a two-acre fire in the area of Holohan and Grimmers Roads on Wednesday evening. The Grimmer Fire was stopped at two acres. CAL FIRE, Pajaro Valley Fire District, Santa Cruz County Fire, Watsonville Fire Department and Central Fire District...
San Jose couple ID'd as Santa Cruz ocean drowning victims
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KRON) — A couple drowned after they were swept into the ocean by a big wave below West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz on July 16. This week, a Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson identified the victims as Pedro David Guadarrama Ceron, 30, of San Jose, and Emma Nelly Diazleal Lopez, […]
Talbott’s Kamee Knutsen Debuts New Wines and Heard Through the Grapevine
July 26, 2024 – Eager to make her own mark on the Talbott lineup, winemaker Kamee Knutsen has introduced a little bit of steel to the Chardonnay program. Like adding a twang of steel pedal to a country ballad for emotional impact, it definitely makes its presence known in the wine. And, beyond that, she’s also done something completely new for Talbott, and that is to offer a low alcohol alternative.
Sol Treasures’ Hermie Robles Creation Station honors late board director
KING CITY — Sol Treasures has begun a rollout of the Hermie Robles Creation Station, a room with technical equipment that can not only be a classroom, but also a creative center for artists, musicians and learners. Aimed mainly for youth, the room’s laptops, equipment and software allow for...
Northern California forecast: Gusty winds Friday bring elevated wildfire risk
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Wildfire risk is higher than average Friday for Northern California as gusty winds could help fuel fires. A red flag warning issued by the National Weather Service is in effect through 11 p.m. because of southern winds. That could be problematic for firefighters as they work to extinguish the Park Fire, California's largest wildfire of the year so far.
Newsom: Clear California homeless encampments
Gov. Gavin Newsom is pressing for direct action, nearly a month after the U.S. Supreme Court gave cities the green light to clear homeless encampments and arrest or fine unhoused people for sleeping in public spaces. As CalMatters homelessness reporter Marisa Kendall explains, the governor on Thursday issued an executive order directing state agencies to […]
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