Thousands clean up county
Volunteers picking up trash along the Pajaro River on Saturday morning found a drone and a lawnmower, while those in the Watsonville Slough found a giant stuffed Snoopy doll.
Strawberries continue to reign
The 2016 Santa Cruz County Crop Report was released Tuesday and all signs point to rising values for the local agricultural industry.
Nurses aim to lower costs at hospital
If a group of Watsonville healthcare workers has its way, voters will approve a ballot initiative that would limit the amount that Watsonville Community Hospital (WCH) can charge its patients.
Smothering the competition
Six judges had the envious task of tasting three different burritos, making notes on which one was worthy of being crowned the Best Burrito on the Central Coast during the Burrito Bash on Saturday.
Local people, event, business make history
The Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture announced the recipients of its annual awards.
Holiday food drive kicks off
Second Harvest Food Bank of Watsonville has now entered its most intense two months of the year, when it encourages the community to organize the dozens of local food and fund drives throughout the county, forming the Holiday Food and Fund Drive.
‘The first day of forever’
When she was 19, Lani Almand met the girl who would become her first daughter.
Honoring the uniform
More than 50 veterans were joined by the student body of Aromas School and community members for the annual Veterans Day Assembly.
After friend's death, Brown fuels Celtics win over Warriors
But after talking to his family and having conversations with Celtics coach Brad Stevens, Brown looked to the basketball court to find solace. The 21-year-old ended up playing one of the best games of his young career.
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.
Truck plunges into creek in Watsonville
END OVER END Tow operators from Chaz Towing work on a plan to haul a GMC Sierra pickup out of Corralitos Creek on...