Home is where the art is
The Santa Cruz County Bank Arts Collaborative celebrated the opening of its new art exhibit, “Quintessential Santa Cruz County,” on Aug. 15.
Veterans of the year say military service helped build character
Freddy Martinez was named this year’s American Legion Post 121 veteran of the year. Donald Cooley earned that honor from Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1716.
PHOTO: Sea of color at Wharf to Wharf
A massive mob of runners pour through the Seabright Area in Santa Cruz Sunday during the annual Wharf to Wharf race.
Former jail guard makes first court appearance
Marco Del Real, the former Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputy who was charged last week with having sex with a female inmate, made his first appearance in Superior Court Monday.
Driver reportedly fell asleep in MVCS school crash
California Highway Patrol officer Fred Smith sizes up a Monte Vista Cristian School bus the ended up in a drainage ditch March 23 with 34 students aboard.
Watsonville Wetlands Watch seeking volunteer docents
Watsonville Wetlands Watch is looking for volunteers to help young people delve into and learn about South County’s myriad natural areas.
Police: Man fired shots, committed burglaries
Watsonville Police on Wednesday arrested a man who allegedly fired several shots into a vehicle on Clifford Avenue Wednesday afternoon and stole a gun during a burglary on that street.
County: Hepatitis A outbreak is over
Santa Cruz County Public Health Officer Dr. Arnold Leff on Tuesday declared an end to the hepatitis A outbreak that began afflicting local patients in April 2017.
Art for the public, by the public
Found across the planet and enjoyed by countless viewers, mosaics are known for their ability to last thousands of years. Now, the local community can create their own in downtown Watsonville, crafting icons that could last for generations.
Gonzalez looking to fill vacant council seat
Aurelio Gonzalez is vying for the District 2 seat on the Watsonville City Council.
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...




















