New fence blocks out homeless camp
New fencing, topped with barbed wire and razor wire — a bold “stay out” statement — has been installed this week at the edge of a bridge over Watsonville Slough on Harkins Slough Road behind Ramsay Park.
Police and farmworkers bridge a gap
Local farmworkers and Watsonville Police have been building a friendly relationship over the past couple years through a unique program known as "Agua con la Chota," or "Water With a Cop."
Watsonville welcomes newest addition
Downtown Watsonville’s newest fixture is The Terrace, a sleek edifice that has transformed the Main Street corridor with several businesses below and 54 apartments above.
Veitch-Olson eyes vacant city council seat
Jenni Veitch-Olson became the first candidate to file papers for the District 2 seat on the Watsonville City Council Friday, two days after Oscar Rios resigned from his post.
Project makes cents
What happens when a man has extensive construction knowledge, 500 hours of free time and about 150,000 pennies?
Man stabbed, suspects at large
Police are looking for two suspects who stabbed a man Wednesday after robbing him, Watsonville Police Sgt. Mish Radich said Thursday.
Police: Man vandalized several businesses, vehicles
A Watsonville man was arrested Saturday after allegedly breaking numerous windows of businesses and vehicles downtown, including at the Watsonville Police Department.
Rancho Del Mar project set for final approval
The Santa Cruz County Zoning Administrator on Friday will consider approving changes to the Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center in Aptos, a decision that could be the final word on the controversial project.
Council takes stance on transportation study
The Watsonville City Council unanimously supported one of five transportation scenarios outlined in a recently-released study Wednesday.
A shot at the top
A Watsonville dance troupe is aiming for the big time, and the first step is a televised talent competition in Los Angeles.
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...
