Casserly Road to close for repairs
Recent storms have crippled the over-crossing to a stream on Casserly Road. County officials plan to shut down the heavily travelled road for repairs.
Gang member arrested for attempted murder
An attempted murder suspect was arrested early Wednesday morning after a two-week investigation, Watsonville Police Sgt. Mish Radich said.
Man flown out with stab wounds
A man was injured Tuesday morning at what emergency dispatchers described as a stabbing at a home on the 100 block of Dizon Court.
Pearl Harbor survivors hold annual gathering
The Pearl Harbor Survivors Group meeting at the California Grill has become a South County tradition.
County certifies June election
County officials finalized the June election results Monday afternoon, which show Aurelio Gonzalez defeating Jenni Veitch-Olson for the Watsonville City Council District 2 seat.
Charter organization to appeal to county office of education
Nearly one month after the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees rejected a charter petition by a group hoping to open a school in Watsonville, the group will appeal to the Santa Cruz County office of Education.
34th Annual Evening of Wine and Roses
With autumn on the horizon, many local residents look forward to the first social event to celebrate the harvest season in the Pajaro Valley, our annual fundraiser, an Evening of Wine and Roses. This year’s event, which raises funds to support diabetes prevention efforts, health education, oral healthcare, scholarships for students in the health professions, and other health promotion efforts, will be held
Kids’ boxing academy fighting to stay alive
Fledgling nonprofit Watsonville Boxing Academy is floundering in its efforts to find a home months after opening its doors to dozens of local kids.
Full of cheer
On a cloudy Tuesday evening recently, about 40 girls, their parents and six cheerleading coaches gathered on the front lawn at Linscott Charter School. Not deterred by the slight chill in the air, they began warming up with stretches, running laps and practicing kicks.
Veitch-Olson eyes vacant city council seat
Jenni Veitch-Olson became the first candidate to file papers for the District 2 seat on the Watsonville City Council Friday, two days after Oscar Rios resigned from his post.
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...






















