Harbor High's girls volleyball team was pushed to the brink in a pair of thrilling, five-set wins over rival Soquel during the regular season. The Pirates made sure they didn't endure a similar scare on Halloween.
Senderos Centeotl Danza y Baile dancers performed Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery in Santa Cruz during a Día de los Muertos community festival presented by Santa Cruz MAH and Senderos.
Santa Cruz High's boys water polo team returned to the site of its last league loss and earned some redemption on Saturday. More than that, actually, the Cardinals prevailed 8-6 on in their grudge match against rival Soquel to claim the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League Tournament title.
Soquel High's girls volleyball team opened the Central Coast Section Division IV playoffs with a Saturday afternoon matinee, sweeping Monte Vista Christian 25-15, 27-25, 25-13.
Numerous schools in Santa Cruz City Schools District made it on the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s list of "America’s Healthiest Schools," which is recognized annually by the national nonprofit.