Watsonville Police Department welcomes three new officers
WATSONVILLE—Three new officers began their new careers with Watsonville Police Department on Aug. 16, and are now in the early stages of WPD’s 6-month...
Santa Cruz police investigating county’s 3rd homicide of 2021
SANTA CRUZ—A man died of multiple injuries early Sunday on Emeline Avenue at Highway 1.
Around 6am Santa Cruz police were called to the 700...
Parks Commission recommends removal of Washington bust
WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville Parks and Recreation Commission at its Monday virtual meeting recommended the City Council remove the George Washington bust from the City Plaza.
The...
Watsonville man arrested in connection with January shooting in Live Oak
WATSONVILLE—Deputies from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office arrested a suspect in Watsonville Tuesday on suspicion of attempted homicide in a Jan. 13 drive-by...
Two groups demand PVUSD trustee’s resignation, suggest recall
WATSONVILLE—The abrupt termination of Pajaro Valley Unified School District Superintendent Michelle Rodriguez continues to ripple across the district, with two efforts launched recently to...
Watsonville appoints new city attorney
WATSONVILLE—The city of Watsonville will see a major shift in leadership in 2022.
The election of a new city councilmember is ongoing, and four more...
Local mechanic receives national award
WATSONVILLE—Chevrolet of Watsonville took a giant step up in the world of auto mechanics last week as one of their mechanics, Richard Shephard, was...
Poki Bowl now open in Aptos
Franchise specializes in Asian rice and salad bowls
Rancho Del Mar shopping center in Aptos is celebrating the opening of a new restaurant.
Poki Bowl, which...
Car stop uncovers loaded gun
WATSONVILLE — A routine car stop led to an important break and a recovery of a loaded gun for Watsonville Police Friday.
Sgt. Juan Trujillo...
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...
