Aptos thrift store breaks own gift-giving record
APTOS—Since Caroline’s Nonprofit Thrift Shop opened its doors in 2010, owner Christy Licker has given tens of thousands of dollars to local organizations that...
Laundry Day ribbon cutting set for Sunday
Tarmo Hannula: On Sunday there will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Laundry Day Laundromat, 35 East Lake Ave. in Watsonville. The ceremony...
Outdoor markets adjust to new rules
WATSONVILLE—Farmers markets around the county continue to operate through the COVID-19 crisis since they are deemed essential businesses.
Though some of the markets have pared...
Community COVID-19 testing site coming to Watsonville
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—State officials have sponsored a community testing site for COVID-19 cases in the Watsonville area, Santa Cruz County Department of Public Health...
Documentary about students’ trip to ‘Hamilton’ airs Saturday
PAJARO—Last year, every eighth-grader in Monterey County was given the gift of a lifetime: A chance to see the Tony Award-winning musical “Hamilton: An...
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New program connects older adults
WATSONVILLE—Elderday Adult Day Health Care, a program of local nonprofit Community Bridges, has for years aimed to empower seniors to live at home with...
Watsonville man arrested for allegedly sexually abusing girl
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville Police on Friday arrested a man for allegedly sexually abusing a young girl.
Francisco Guzman-Marin, 66, was charged with lewd and lascivious acts with...
Pharmacy robbery suspect nabbed in Oakland
WATSONVILLE—A man suspected of robbing the Walgreens store in Watsonville was arrested in Oakland Sunday.
Watsonville police said the suspect, Elben Ramos, 26, entered the...
Local organization raises $80,000 for young people and families
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Founder and executive director of FoodWhat Doron Comerchero said he is constantly impressed by the strength and resilience of the young people...
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...
