Hillary Ojeda

Quick Take The opening of UC Santa Cruz’s new family student housing complex, which includes 120 two-bedroom units and an expanded child care center, has been delayed by about six months due to construction issues, university officials said. The opening d... See more

Quick Take Mysteries, manga and even crochet dominated the Watsonville Public Library's most checked-out books in 2025, reflecting wide-ranging tastes among adult, teen and young readers. Library officials said patrons gravitated toward everything from co... See more

Quick Take The ex-boyfriend of a Utah woman who was reported missing during a road trip to Santa Cruz County has pleaded not guilty to domestic violence charges, posted bail and no longer faces an arrest warrant, according to court records. Alex Nunez, 62... See more

Quick Take Santa Cruz County Superintendent of Schools Faris Sabbah says local schools are navigating sweeping federal policy changes and funding cuts by reaffirming their commitment to equity and strengthening communication and support for families. Desp... See more

Quick take: It’s a seven-on-seven game with less of the bruising action of regular football. As the sport takes off locally and around the country, a Santa Cruz County team takes on one from Monterey County. Flag football, an old sport, is now seeing rapi... See more