From fungus to fentanyl, new laws address variety of topics in 2024
Every year, California’s legislators send a flurry of bills to the governor in hopes he or she will sign them. And that’s before the...
Watsonville Plaza redesign efforts underway
Plans are underway to install four larger-than-life sculptures in downtown Watsonville as part of an overall redesign of Watsonville Plaza.
While the historical gazebo/bandstand, designed...
Dog recovering from gunshot
Watsonville Police are looking for the person who reportedly shot a dog on the Pajaro River levee near the Main Street Bridge Dec. 27.
Officers...
Arrest made in Capitola woman’s homicide
A man was arrested Tuesday morning on suspicion of killing his girlfriend, Alice “Alyx” Kamakaokalani Herrmann of Capitola.
Theobald "Theo" Lengyel, 54, was found near...
Rare bird is big draw at Rio Del Mar beach
Bird enthusiasts got a dramatic treat at the year’s end when an extremely rare black-headed gull dropped by Rio Del Mar State Beach.
While common...
PHOTO: Bomb washes ashore at Pajaro Dunes
A military-grade ordnance is shown on the beach at Pajaro Dunes in Watsonville. The device washed ashore during recent heavy seas on New Year’s...
High surf pummels coastal Santa Cruz County
Massive surf pummeled coastal regions of Santa Cruz County, leading to evacuations, road closures and damage Thursday.
High waves surged into Capitola Village, knocking over...
Longtime teacher, volunteer Diane Severin dies
Diane Severin’s teaching career at Watsonville High School spanned more than five decades. She is described as a fierce advocate for equal rights and...
Watsonville Hospital board approves budget, showing improved financial picture
Just two years ago, Watsonville Community Hospital was saddled with a $30 million debt and was facing bankruptcy and possible closure.
But on Wednesday, the...
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...
