‘World’s Shortest Paarade’: Aptos’ Annual Fourth of July Celebration • Growing Volunteerism in the Forest: Nisene Marks Non-Profit Gives Nature Lovers Chance to Show It, By Jon Chown • La Pajarosa Tree Farm, By Claudia Iseman • Grand Jury Urges Santa Cruz County to Overhaul Housing Strategy: Asks for Feasibility Study on Affordability of New Projects, By Jon Chown • BSA Troop 599 Celebrates 100 Years of Excellence and Community Service • Firefighter Moonlights as Marine Biologist: Wonders of the Ocean Have Always Drawn Fascination, By Jon Chown • Summer Fire Safety: Prepare Now Before Wildfire Season Peaks • Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music Returns: ‘We the Dreamers’ to Explore Themes on Democracy and Freedom July 26 • 2026 World’s Shortest Parade • 65 th Annual Fourth of July Celebration: Photos Courtesy of Friends and Family of Times Publishing Group, Inc. • Santa Cruz County Grand Jury Finds Local Election System Secure, Recommends More Public Education, By Jon Chown • Don’t Miss the Strawberry Festival: Watsonville Downtown to Celebrate Region’s Biggest Crop • Measure N Committee Needs Members • Carmel Jewish Food Festival Returns: Celebrate Culture, Cuisine and Community on July 26 • ROOTED in Farming: Farm Discovery’s Annual Fundraiser Features Outdoor Feast • Supervisors Alter Measure Q Recommendations: Send More Funds to Wildfire Projects, By Jon Chown • Sandman Triathlon Returns in August: Event Benefits Santa Cruz State Lifeguard Program, By Jon Chown • Capitola Delays Opening of Community Center, Accessible Playground: Grand Opening Now Expected in Mid-August Due to Construction Delays • Grand Jury: Santa Cruz County Rail Project Needs Better Planning • Grand Jury Urges County to Take Stronger Steps to Protect Pedestrians: By Jon Chown • Rebecca Clark Brings Her Sense of Community to Sister Act, By Darren Jackson-Wilkins • Center for Youth Mental Health: New Mental Health Center Aims to Expand Access for Youth in Santa Cruz County • The Skylight Place: Family-Run Business Offers Complete Range of Glass Services; Serving the Community Since 1971 • Hospital’s Financial Direction is Very Concerning • Capitola is Being Bullied … and much more!
