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When Paz Padilla was a recent immigrant struggling to learn English, Sister Rose Veronica gave the fourth-grader extra lessons in her tiny office at Moreland Notre Dame School.

On Tuesday, hundreds of Watsonville High School freshmen will make a decision that will guide the rest of their time at the school.

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.

While many shoppers in the United States eagerly awaited the day after Thanksgiving, dubbed “Black Friday” for sales and deals, others decided to wait an extra day to begin their holiday shopping. And they did it on a much smaller scale.

Thousands flocked to the World's Shortest Parade for a glimpse of the action in Aptos on Wednesday.

Cool weather kept the crowd sizes high at this year’s Santa Cruz County Fair, with an estimated five percent more visitors flocking to the event, compared to last year, according to fair board member Jody Belgard.

The latest art exhibit, “Color!” at the Pajaro Valley Gallery, 37 Sudden St., is about to open.

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona is in Watsonville this week to learn about the police department's programs that target youth crime.

In the midst of her work day on Dec. 16, Lupe Herrera was called out of E.A. Hall Middle School’s main office after being told she was needed at the school’s assembly. Students, teachers and faculty were lined up together outside, and when Herrera stepped into view, everyone began to cheer.