County supervisors streamline rebuilding process
SANTA CRUZ—The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved a set of detailed rules that outline how residents who lost their homes...
Salvation Army shelter facing closure after funding loss
For years, the Salvation Army in Watsonville has provided temporary shelter for homeless people, in addition to services such as showers, clothing, mail, lockers...
Watsonville City employee tests positive for COVID-19
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville city officials on Friday closed the City Hall building for a deep cleaning after an employee tested positive for COVID-19, City Manager Matt...
PVHA decorates for Fall, readies for annual raffle
Come December, the Bockius-Orr House and Gardens at the Pajaro Valley Historical Association (PVHA) on West Beach Street will be decorated more than ever...
Man badly hurt in car fire
A man suffered serious burns early Tuesday morning when the car he was in caught fire while parked between 17 Gardner Ave. and Auto Zone on Freedom Boulevard.
‘Good clean living’: Watsonville woman celebrates 101st birthday
WATSONVILLE—Gerry Kall on Friday celebrated her 101st birthday in Watsonville, the town she was born in.
Thanks to a gathering of relatives, friends, Katie Nuñez,...
Recognizing the underdog
When he was in school, Brandon Gruber occasionally found himself in the role of the underdog, and occasionally the target of bullies.
Watsonville Hospital to get financial help
Watsonville Community Hospital is one of 17 medical facilities in California that will receive immediate multimillion-dollar financial assistance in the form of zero-interest loans...
A “jewel in the community:” Ramsay Park project moves forward
In a little more than a year, Ramsay Park in Watsonville will boast a new dog park, a new multi-use synthetic sports field, a...
Latest storm prompts evacuation warnings in Watsonville, Pajaro
WATSONVILLE—Santa Cruz County officials late Wednesday warned residents to be prepared for a high possibility of flooding, as the Watsonville Police Department issued evacuation...
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...
