Spiritual leader, founder of Mt. Madonna Center dies at 95
Baba Hari Das died peacefully at his home in Bonny Doon Tuesday morning.
Covid-related deaths at Watsonville nursing home reach 15
WATSONVILLE—Gerald Hunter, the former director of Watsonville Post Acute Center, announced on Oct. 19 that he has stepped down from the position.
On the facility’s...
Photo: Busy weekend for Boardwalk as rides reopen
Limited rides at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk reopened April 1 following state public health guidelines. Boardwalk rides have been closed since March 2020...
Bicyclist dies after striking parked vehicles
APTOS—A man that died Friday just past noon when his bicycle collided with two parked cars on the Esplanade at Rio Del Mar State...
Habitat for Humanity’s Watsonville ReStore location opening next month
WATSONVILLE—Swift efforts are underway to open a new Habitat for Humanity ReStore in downtown Watsonville.
The national second-hand retail store is aiming for a mid-August...
Alison Hanks-Sloan did not resign, letter confirms
When Aptos High School Principal Alison Hanks-Sloan sent a letter on March 16 to the Pajaro Valley Unified School District community announcing she would...
Esperanza Community Farms receives $50k grant
Since 2017, Esperanza Community Farms in Watsonville has provided affordable organic produce to hundreds of local families, while aiming to promote healthy eating, sustainability...
Bamboo Giant offering first-ever nighttime walkthrough experience
Located on a busy thoroughfare between Aptos and Watsonville, Bamboo Giant Nursery and Gardens (BGNG) could easily be driven past without a second glance.
But...
Garcia becomes Watsonville’s mayor
WATSONVILLE—Rebecca Garcia could not wait to start her mayorship.
Days before the longtime public servant was sworn in at the tail end of Tuesday night’s...
Watsonville police investigating 2nd fatal shooting in 3 days
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville police are investigating the second deadly shooting in three days, after a 19-year-old died of a gunshot wound Saturday night near the...
Aptos takes down Watsonville in battle of the ‘Black and Blue...
At one time in the teams’ long history, Aptos and Watsonville were nemesis on the gridiron as members of the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic...
