Castro Adobe to reopen after two-year closure
WATSONVILLE—After nearly two years of being closed to the public, Castro Adobe State Historic Park will once again invite people to come learn about an important part of California history.
Located on a hill off of Larkin Valley Road and overlooking the Pajaro Valley, Castro...
One for the books
A Watsonville teen has far surpassed her goal of collecting books for young people, and on Friday gave the books away.
Watsonville man dies from suspected DUI crash
WATSONVILLE—A 51-year-old Watsonville man died from injuries he suffered in a March 16 crash at Trabing Road and Highway 1.
The man, who has not been named, was a passenger in a 1998 Ford F-150 pickup that was being driven by Maia Cahill, 46, said...
Four detained in alleged robbery
Watsonville Police said four people appeared to have set up a fake prostitution meeting with a man around 1 p.m. at the Motel 6 at Green Meadow Drive at South Green Valley Road.
PHOTO: Ramsay Park renovations
Workers with Granite Construction construct a new concrete walkway at the rear of Ramsay Park Monday as part of an ongoing major renovation. The $3.6 million project, which has been in the works for several years, has led to the demolition and rebuilding of...
Sparking careers: Watsonville Fire youth program wraps up
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville fire engine 4415—with lights flashing and sirens blaring—pulled up to a two-story building on Airport Boulevard Thursday afternoon, which had smoke pouring from an upper window.
A group of firefighters quickly jumped out and got to work, donning breathing gear, unspooling hoses and releasing...
County seeks public comment on Active Transportation Plan
The County of Santa Cruz has released a draft Active Transportation Plan for public review, which will be used to identify needed investments and improvements in the county’s walking and bicycling infrastructure.
People may review the plan at ecoact.org/poweredbyme, with comments due by March 25.
The...
Watsonville NETworX graduates four
Watsonville NETworX celebrated the graduation of its second class on May 4 at the Watsonville First United Methodist Church.
CalFresh’s community impacts
While food banks act as the safety net against hunger, CalFresh (formerly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP) is the first line of defense. CalFresh’s goal is to improve the health and well-being of people who qualify for the program in every community. It...
Graniterock polluted the Pajaro River, lawsuit alleges
Two environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday accusing Granite Rock Company of violating the Clean Water Act for more than 1,000 days at...
