Father's Day Surprise: Share Photo On Santa Cruz Patch

Publish a photo of pops on the Santa Cruz Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.

Mother’s Day: Share Your Favorite Photo On Santa Cruz Patch

Share your favorite mother-son or mother-daughter photo and sentiments, and we’ll feature it on the Santa Cruz Patch.

Looking For A Christmas Tree Near Santa Cruz? Here's A Local Guide

Many local Christmas tree providers are taking precautions amid the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure you and your family have a jolly holiday.

How To Do Thanksgiving Dinner On A Budget In Santa Cruz

As millions of U.S. families face hunger amid the pandemic, skip the whole turkey and consider these ways to save money this Thanksgiving.

How To Roast Seeds After A Pumpkin Patch Visit In Santa Cruz

If you visited a pumpkin patch, you have some carving and cooking to do. Here's our favorite seed recipe and how to preserve your pumpkin.

Pumpkin Patch Guide To Santa Cruz, Nearby: 2020

Plus, how to spot that perfect pumpkin— and make it last! 'Tis the season to be spooky, even amid coronavirus.

5 Ways To Fall For Autumn In Santa Cruz

Celebrate fall by volunteering at a food bank, then peer at fall leaves, visit a pumpkin patch, carve a jack-o’-lantern and bake up a storm.

Santa Cruz Pumpkin Patch Bounty: How About From-Scratch Pie?

For your coronavirus stress baking, head to a pumpkin patch near Santa Cruz and make a perfect from-scratch pumpkin pie.

Latest Santa Cruz Case Count; County Releases Halloween Guidance

See which activities are lower risk and which are not allowed under current health orders.

Best Santa Cruz Pumpkin Patches 2020

Get out and pick out that pumpkin this fall season and enjoy the fall attractions Santa Cruz County pumpkin patches have to offer.

When Santa Cruz's Leaves Are Best: 2020 Fall Foliage Peak Map

The 2020 Fall Foliage Prediction Map is out so you can be prepared to see autumn in all its splendor in Santa Cruz and across the Bay Area.

Monterey Closing Beaches For July 4 Weekend

The city also issued an emergency order requiring face masks.

Juneteenth 2020 Events In Santa Cruz County

See what's planned Friday, June 19 in celebration of the end of slavery in America.

Santa Tracker: When St. Nick Arrives In Santa Cruz County

These Santa trackers will let your kids keep an eye on Santa's travels throughout the world.

City Of Santa Cruz To Host Holiday 'Parking For Hope' Program

The sixth annual Parking for Hope downtown holiday parking program will last from Wednesday, Dec. 18, through Wednesday, Dec. 25.

Give Gifts To Santa Cruz County Care Home Residents

Care facility residents are often forgotten during the holidays. A Central Coast group wants to change that.

Santa And Elves Dole Out Pancakes, Eggs And Sausage In Santa Cruz

Proceeds from the breakfast will support youth recreation services in Watsonville.

Holiday Ice Opens At Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Ice skating, curling lessons, train rides, visits with Santa, and other winter festivities are underway.

Reserve a Thanksgiving Feast for Any Diet from New Leaf

It's easy to order online from New Leaf Community Markets, or stop by and place your order!

Verve Coffee Roasters Spices Up Holidays With 4 New Drinks

If you’re so over pumpkin spice latte, Verve’s four new taste treats offer something a bit different.

Weddings to be officiated by princes and princesses on Halloween

Appointments are still available to get married on October 31!

Free Pumpkin Carving At Santa Cruz Library

Leave the mess at the library and come carve a pumpkin with us! Pumpkins are free, tools are provided and refreshments will be served.

Top 5 Things To Do In Santa Cruz County For Labor Day 2019

Take advantage of an extra day off this Labor Day to experience the best of Santa Cruz County.

July 4 DUI Crackdown Ramps Up In Santa Cruz

“Driving with just a buzz doesn’t cut it."

Santa Cruz Sheriff Issues July 4 Warning

You can have a good time without ruining it for someone else.

Fines To Triple In Santa Cruz During July 4 Crackdown

Police and firefighters will be in full force as part of the crackdown that includes tripling fines for many municipal code violations.

'Proud Of The Man He Has Grown To Be': Mother's Day Photos

We are celebrating Mother's Day 2019 by sharing your sweet mother-daughter and mother-son photos.

Beach Time Is The Best: Mother's Day Photos

We are celebrating Mother's Day 2019 by sharing your sweet mother-daughter and mother-son photos.

Donations Help Santa Cruz Moms In Need Celebrate Mother’s Day

Donated meals and flowers from Wedding International Professionals Association SF Bay Area will help make their day special.

Valentine's Day Weddings In Santa Cruz County: Sign Up Now

The weddings will be broadcast on the county's "WedCam" if the couples agree to it.

Donations Needed For I-You Venture's Holiday Helper Program

The program helps make the holidays special for seniors who do not have friends or family to visit them.

Holiday Sides: Brussels Sprouts, those Little Balls of Goodness!

Recipes from your neighborhood New Leaf Community Markets

Halloween Sex-Offender Safety Map: Santa Cruz 2018

Find out where the registered sex offenders are living in Santa Cruz before the kids go out trick or treating.

The Best Valentine's Day Gifts For Him

Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.

What Is California's Most Popular Christmas Candy?

Holiday candy is expected to rack up nearly $2 billion in sales in the U.S. this season. Here's what we're buying in California.

Holiday Happenings In Santa Cruz 2017

Your hometown event guide to boardwalk festivities, lighted trains, Nutcrackers, ice rinks & Santa stops!

Breakfasts with Santa & Holiday Teas In Santa Cruz & Nearby 2017

Treat the kids and create memories! And don't forget .... make your reservations soon as these events book up quickly.

Holiday Happenings At Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 2017

Ice skating, fire pits, gingerbread crepes, egg nog taffy, classic holiday flicks, Christmas & Hanukkah lighted trains, snow flurries ...

Santa Cruz County New Year's Events: 2018 Guide

It's never too early to start thinking about New Year's Eve! Here's your guide to parties and other events happening in Santa Cruz County.

Halloween Triple Fines & Safety Zone: Downtown Santa Cruz

Last year's crowds were estimated at 10,000, police said.

Santa Cruz Halloween Sex-Offender Safety Map 2017

See where the offenders in your area live to make sure your kids are trick-or-treating in safe neighborhoods.