Career-focused Watsonville school wins national award
WATSONVILLE—Diamond Technology Institute in Watsonville was recently honored for its programming promoting college and career readiness.
The school is the recipient of a Gold Medal...
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk unveils new main entrance
In 1909, employees of the recently-opened Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk gathered at its entrance to capture a moment that has been enjoyed by future generations.
One killed, several injured in crash with Metro bus
One man was killed and several others were injured late Tuesday morning in a three-vehicle crash involving a Santa Cruz Metro bus at the intersection of 41st Avenue and Clares Street in Capitola.
City’s youth art contest still open for submissions
WATSONVILLE—The City of Watsonville is currently holding a special art contest for local youth, and there is still a week left for pieces to...
Film screening to commemorate 1930 Watsonville Race Riots
WATSONVILLE—This Sunday the Tobera Project, a local initiative aiming to preserve and celebrate Watsonville’s Filipino history, will host a virtual film screening in commemoration...
Construction begins on oft-delayed 144-unit housing project in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville’s newest residential development broke ground on Feb. 17, nearly five years after it was originally approved by the city council.
Hillcrest, located off of...
Accused murderer makes first court appearance
SANTA CRUZ — The man who allegedly stabbed his brother to death in their home in the outskirts of Watsonville Friday morning made his...
Bruce W. Woolpert Algebra Academy makes first full return since pandemic
Michael Rozen said Aug. 1 he would rather be playing sports with his friends than attending the weeklong Bruce W. Woolpert Algebra Academy offered...
EcoFarm bus tour rolling through Pajaro Valley
WATSONVILLE—Three organic Pajaro Valley farms will be featured in the 2020 EcoFarm Conference bus tour Wednesday—and a handful of seats are still available. Participants...
Utility pole fire snarls traffic on Riverside
A booming explosion atop a utility pole knocked out power and triggered a fire Friday on Riverside Drive in Watsonville.
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...
