Hurst sworn in as mayor
A large crowd gathered inside the Watsonville City Council Chambers Tuesday evening to witness the annual swearing in of the new mayor and vice mayor.
Flu season decimates blood supplies
This year’s severe influenza season is wreaking havoc, keeping legions of children home from school and adults from work, but it is also having another effect.
Community Foundation announces new CEO
Nearly one year after Community Foundation Santa Cruz County (CFSCC) CEO Lance Linares announced his retirement, the organization has hired his replacement.
Man shot, killed in Santa Cruz
A man was killed Monday night in Santa Cruz after he was shot multiple times at the San Lorenzo River levee.
Watsonville’s sweet tradition
Downtown came alive this weekend as large crowds attended the 23rd annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival.
Daisy Auxiliary marks 50 years
Since its founding 50 years ago, the Daisy Auxiliary has raised more than $1.5 million for Family Service Agency of the Central Coast.
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.
Through successes and setbacks, Martinelli’s celebrates 150 years
S. Martinelli & Co., a resilient company that has survived two World Wars, Prohibition and the Depression, is celebrating 150 years.
Aptos artist specializes in, teaches encaustic art
Encaustic painting is a technique using paint made from melted beeswax combined with color pigments.
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...
