Storm prompts evacuation orders in Watsonville
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The light rain that fell all day Thursday was “just the very, very top-tip of the iceberg” of a storm system expected...
State parks open and busy
With summer in full bloom, people from throughout the world will come to California to visit its 280 state parks, which stretch from its southern border deserts to its redwood-crowned north.
Two arrested with guns in vehicle
Two men stopped for a traffic violation Saturday morning were arrested after police found a loaded gun, a high-capacity magazine and additional ammunition.
Santa Cruz County campuses close for remainder of 2019-20 school year
WATSONVILLE—Pajaro Valley Unified School District is closing its schools for the remainder of the 2019-20 year, Superintendent Michelle Rodriguez announced Wednesday.
“Being a healthy community...
PHOTO: Arrest made in Rite Aid robbery
Police search a vehicle and home on the 500 block of Green Valley Road Wednesday.
A Watsonville man was arrested near the home on suspicion...
Watsonville appoints new homegrown library director
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville City Manager Matt Huffaker announced last week that he appointed Alicia Martinez as the new director of the Watsonville Public Library. She succeeds...
Pesticide use discussed in community meeting
WATSONVILLE—A group of residents from Watsonville's senior neighborhoods gathered at the Pajaro Village Club House last week to hear a presentation on pesticide use,...
Try This | Aug. 2, 2019
A weekly column that celebrates local businesses — especially eateries, watering holes, coffee shops and the like.
Important repairs | About Town
The leaning tower of Dallas? A demolition in Dallas on Sunday of a residential high-rise did not go according to plan. Following...
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...
