WHS metal shop taking shape
A Watsonville High School graduate who made a life and career out of metalwork – and who learned the trade at the school – has returned to reincarnate the program.
First all-female mariachi in U.S. returns to Santa Cruz
Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles, the first all-female mariachi in the United States, will perform in Santa Cruz on Sunday.
Donations keep Santa Cruz County nonprofits afloat
WATSONVILLE—Nearly every business, school and agency in Santa Cruz County has been affected by the outbreak of Covid-19—but perhaps the hardest hit have been...
Mexican Independence Day: Music, food and more
The group Banda S7 treats the crowd to live Banda music Sunday in downtown Watsonville during a celebration of Mexican Independence Day.
Supervisors approve plan to purchase 38 acres for South County park
SANTA CRUZ—The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday meeting unanimously approved a plan to purchase a parcel of land in Watsonville,...
Aptos artist brings color to fitness club
Sally Vaughn is showcasing her paintings in a new exhibit at the Cabrillo Fitness Club, 6200 Soquel Drive in Aptos.
WHS Class of ’65 marks 55 years, honors star teacher
CORRALITOS—The Watsonville High School Class of 1965 held its 55th-year reunion on Sept. 25 after postponing the celebration last year due to the pandemic.
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Getting down to earth
Around 300 women in agriculture and in support of the farming community attended the 17th annual Down to Earth Women’s luncheon Thursday at Driscoll's...
Watsonville City Council appoints Rene Mendez as new city manager
WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville City Council appointed Rene Mendez, the current chief executive for the city of Gonzales, as Watsonville’s new city manager during its Tuesday...
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...
