Pinto Lake cleanup successful
Three years after starting a program to clean the waters of Pinto Lake, Watsonville city officials are reporting success.
Working people, labor hit center stage
More than 200 people gathered for a noisy rally in downtown Watsonville Monday — Labor Day — for a united show of solidarity for working people, fair wages and safer working conditions.
School projects wrapping up
As the Aug. 16 start day approaches, schools across Pajaro Valley Unified School District are girding themselves for the onslaught of students fresh from their summer break.
Riding for a cause
A team of 21 firefighters arrived in Watsonville Monday after a 70-mile bicycle ride from Half Moon Bay.
Dispensary reflects on first week of recreational pot sales
Last week, many Californians not only celebrated the start of a new year, but also the milestone of the legalization of recreational cannabis.
Twin Lakes improvement project in full swing
Work is progressing on a project in Live Oak to improve beach access at Twin Lakes State Beach.
A look at the county's spooky locales
Santa Cruz County is known for its surfing and its tourist-friendly boardwalk but the coastal county has also been a hot bed for ghosts and legends.
Valencia Road repair moves ahead
Big changes are in the air at the work site on the Valencia Road bridge at Aptos School Road where winter storms washed out a culvert beneath the heavily-travelled roadway.
Ringing in the New Year
Sunday is New Year’s Eve, and all over the Central Coast events are being planned to ring in the new year.
Salmon fishing closes for season
June 30 was the last day of the season for commercial salmon fishing.
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...





















