Tag: watsonville
Graniterock polluted the Pajaro River, lawsuit alleges
Two environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday accusing Graniterock of violating the Clean Water Act for more than 1,000 days at its A.R....
Man shot on Freedom Boulevard Friday night
A man was taken to a trauma center Friday night after he was shot in the head while driving along Freedom Boulevard.
According to radio...
PVUSD Sustainable Schools Advisory team launches
Facing years of declining enrollment likely to take a multimillion-dollar bite out of its budget—coupled with federal education cuts and an impending recession—Pajaro Valley...
Suspect nabbed in stolen car
A wanted suspect out of Santa Cruz County has been arrested after Watsonville Police, aided by their Flock camera system, found him driving a...
Watsonville police take two guns off the street
Two loaded firearms were taken off Watsonville streets in two separate incidents over the weekend.
The first incident began during a routine traffic stop Friday...
Candidates vying for Supervisor District 4 seat square off
The three candidates vying to be the next District 4 Supervisor met at a public forum Wednesday night, each ready to discuss where they...
Fruition Brewing wins top honors
Fruition Brewing and Kitchen in Watsonville has been named Small Brewery of the Year at the 2026 Best of Craft Beer Awards, a national...
Countryside arts festival starts up
A countywide celebration of visual and performing arts kicked off Thursday and will run through April 26.
The Ripple Effect Santa Cruz County Arts Festival...
Pajaro Valley Chamber awards announced
Every year the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture names its annual awardees, selecting the people, organizations and events that help shape the...
Sexually violent predator Michael Cheek will not be placed in Watsonville,...
Editor's note: This story was updated at 10:50am on April 10 with new information.
Watsonville officials said Friday that a proposed plan to house a...
ARTS & CULTURE
Victor E. Rugh III
Feb. 28, 1942 - July 28, 2026Watsonville, CAVictor E. Rugh III, age 84, of Elgin, Illinois, passed on to his eternal home on July...
