National Agriculture Day scholarship, contest winners announced
WATSONVILLE—For years the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau (SCCFB) and the Agri-Culture organization have hosted the National Agriculture Day Spring Luncheon. However, due to...
WPD: Alleged gang member arrested for firearm violation
WATSONVILLE—An alleged Watsonville gang member was arrested Thursday, and a handgun was taken off the street following the service of a search warrant.
Watsonville Police...
Covid-19 testing sites still scarce in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE—Obtaining a Covid-19 test in Watsonville is still a challenge for some, as long waits and limited options are plaguing those that might have...
USPS parcel flow hits holiday uptick
CENTRAL COAST—As the holiday season barrels ahead and gift-giving inches closer for some, the United States Post Service (USPS) has taken on extra help...
Local 7-Eleven to offer free pizzas on Christmas Eve
A drive-thru pizza giveaway will be held at 7-Eleven, 1461 Main St., Watsonville, on Christmas Eve at 11am.
At least 500 full sized, uncooked pepperoni...
PHOTO: Moreland Notre Dame launches Transitional Kindergarten
Moreland Notre Dame School launched its first Transitional Kindergarten when school opened on Aug. 23.
Patricia Solano dies
Patricia Gospodnetich Solano, a lifelong Watsonville resident who raised five children and variously worked as a teacher, a telephone operator and a legal secretary, died Monday after an illness. She was 78.
A nod to the underdog
What does Cinco De Mayo mean to you and your family? How do you celebrate?
Community members had different answers for a day celebrated with great enthusiasm in both Mexico and the United States.
Panetta hoping to continue his mission
Editor’s note: this is the final installment of our pre-election coverage, as voters mull their mail-in ballot and make their decisions. A story on...
Santa Cruz County health officials urge public to get vaccinated
SANTA CRUZ—A group of high-ranking medical care providers and officials on Thursday gathered at Santa Cruz’s Emeline health complex, a press conference convened to...
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...
