Pajaro
LATEST NEWS
UC Santa Cruz graduate crowned 2024 Miss New York USA
NEW YORK — UC Santa Cruz graduate Marizza Delgado has been crowned Miss New York USA and will compete for Miss USA next month. Delgado graduated in 2021 with a bachelor's in technology and information management. During her time studying in Santa Cruz, she would commute to San Francisco for modeling shoots; having modeled for international brands including H&M, Lululemon, Adidas, American Eagle, NorthFace, Target and Macy's to name a few.
San Jose couple identified as victims who drowned off Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - Two people who drowned after being swept into the ocean off Santa Cruz have been identified as a San Jose couple. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office identified the victims as Pedro David Guadarrama Ceron, 30, and Emma Nelly Diazleal Lopez, 33, both from San Jose.
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.
Falcons athletic director Louie Walters reflects on championship banner year
Louie Walters has been Scotts Valley High’s lone athletic director since the school first opened in 1999. From state wrestling champions to undefeated league seasons for the football program, he’s seen just about everything. However, the 2023-24 school year was what Walters considered a unique and special championship banner year for the Falcons’ athletics department.
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.
MPUSD board votes to add a bond measure for staff housing on the ballot.
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District’s board voted 6-1, Tuesday, July 23 to include a $340 million bond measure on the November ballot to fund teachers’ housing and facilities upgrades. Trustee Tom Jennings was the dissenting vote. The goal is to provide a competitive edge for MPUSD to hire...
Whoopi Goldberg Honored For Launching First Branded, Tested Woman-Owned Cannabis Brand In California
Whoopi Goldberg is being honored. The veteran-actress-turned-television-host has received the Key to West Hollywood! The honor was a result of her commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community and for her work as an entrepreneur, owning the first branded and tested woman-owned cannabis brand in California, Gold Derby reports. Goldberg’s foray into cannabis dates back to 2016.… Continue reading Whoopi Goldberg Honored For Launching First Branded, Tested Woman-Owned Cannabis Brand In California
Prunedale considers roundabout to ease traffic congestion
PRUNEDALE, Calif. — Monterey County leaders are in discussions about a potential roundabout at the intersection of San Miguel Canyon Road and Castroville Boulevard in Prunedale. Monterey County leaders say the goal is to reduce traffic congestion during peak morning and evening commute times. Currently, there are two potential...
New owner opens CT Lights Lounge in former Firefly Tavern downtown
Last month, Firefly Tavern in downtown Santa Cruz winked out after just one year in business. In its place, CT Lights Lounge opened in mid-June, with Noel Cardona as the new owner. Cardona, a former commercial pilot, explains that the restaurant’s new name is a re-spelling of “city” lights, one...
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...
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.