North County division chief checks out
Battalion Chief Humberto Arista, a division chief with North Monterey County Fire, put in his final day Wednesday following 26 years with the district.
Angels use AL-record 12 pitchers, top A's 11-9 in 11 innings
Instead of extending the game Monday, Kole Calhoun delivered with a two-run triple in the 11th inning as the Angels outlasted the Oakland Athletics 11-9.
Black belt brothers take life lessons from karate
A little more than six years ago, triplets Kevin, David and Jason Gonzalez and their brother Flavio walked into Sanford’s Martial Arts in Soquel for the first time, tied the white belt of a novice around their waist and began a journey that has required years of work, focus and dedication.
No guns found in high-risk search
Police officers from Watsonville and Santa Cruz raided a residence on Clifford Avenue Friday morning during a search for stolen guns, Watsonville Police Sgt. Mish Radich said.
Smothering the competition
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.
Watsonville forms ties with Croatian city
On Tuesday, the Watsonville City Council agreed to enter into a sister city relationship with Cavtat, a city that is the county seat of Konavle, Croatia.
Caltrans donates land to Elkhorn Slough Foundation
In the final act of a years-long collaboration, Caltrans signed over the 167-acre property, known as the Elkhorn Highlands Reserve, to the Elkhorn Slough Foundation at a dedication ceremony late Monday morning.
Teachers to stage ‘work-to-rule’ action
Pajaro Valley Unified School District teachers on Monday will begin a “work-to-rule” action, in which workers do only the work required under their contract.
City honored for energy, greenhouse gas reductions
The City of Watsonville was recognized on a statewide level last week for its efforts in addressing climate change.
Man dies in fiery Hwy 1 crash
A man died early Saturday in a brutal fiery crash after his car slammed into the center divide on Highway 1 in the northbound lanes.
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...





















