Feds propose changes to immigration rules
A group of service providers and elected officials gathered in Community Bridges’ new Watsonville location Thursday to discuss a proposal from the Trump administration that could drastically change rules for immigrants applying for residency.
U.S., Canada recall romaine lettuce
Center for Disease Control warns consumers to avoid product.
Helping their community
As many as 300 people came to the Veterans Memorial Building in Watsonville Wednesday for a turkey-and-ham lunch, an annual Thanksgiving celebration created to bring together service organizations and the people they serve.
Church Christmas Tree Farms carries on a tradition
In a time when scores of Christmas trees are sold in the parking lots of big box stores, the idea of driving to a genuine tree farm and cutting down your own feels almost like stepping back in time.
Stunts dazzle school kids
School kids at Radcliff Elementary School were given a special treat Thursday by two world-class BMX stunt bicyclists who performed a stunning array of bike tricks that brought on waves of excited applause.
METRO launches new fleet
A fleet of new Santa Cruz METRO buses and vans got a grand send off Thursday at a ceremony at the downtown Santa Cruz METRO Station.
Parking lots need better management, report says
With more than 3,100 parking spots available in downtown Watsonville, finding a place to park isn’t the problem, according to a report. Rather, it’s the city’s management of them that needs improvement.
Pajaro River levee project ramps up
Spurred by several events over the past year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a meeting Thursday to update the public on a project that aims to lower the flood risk along the Pajaro River levees.
Fly-in is on
A group of pilots at Watsonville Municipal Airport said Saturday that they will organize the next fly-in, which is now tentatively scheduled for October.
Hospital cost initiative moves forward
Efforts to limit charges at Watsonville Community Hospital (WCH) have moved forward, and Watsonville residents will soon see signature gatherers trying to garner support for the ballot measure.
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...






















