56.6 F
Watsonville
April 2, 2026

Letter carrier hangs up bag after 35 years

Letter carrier Leo Teixeira recently hung up his mailbag and parked his delivery truck for the final time in Watsonville following 35 years and one month of being on the beat.

Boardwalk to remove classic Ferris wheel

After nearly 60 years, the Ferris wheel at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk will spin no more.

PHOTO: Burrito Bash returns to Fairgrounds

This year's event was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Watsonville.

Watsonville’s Adam Bolaños Scow challenging congressman Panetta in primary

WATSONVILLE — With Watsonville’s City Plaza as the backdrop, Democrat Adam Bolaños Scow announced Tuesday he will challenge current U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta in next year’s primary election. A longtime advocate and strategist for environmental issues, Scow said he plans to focus his campaign on...

Local author to release first prose and poetry collection

Author Olga Rosales Salinas remembers clearly the folklore and myths she heard growing up in Watsonville. The Mexican legends of La Llorona and El Cucuy in particular stuck with her; stories themed around fear and often used to teach difficult lessons.  “I’ve often thought about what...

Community events

Mello Center Student Concerts  ArtSmart Mello Center Shows are designed for elementary students to experience world-class artists in a theater setting. Tickets are $2 per seat. The performances are presented by Tandy Beal & Company. A registration form is available at bit.ly/4i5kwvW. The next performance is April 16,...

First Fridays offer free live music | Try This

"Try This" is a weekly column that celebrates local businesses — especially eateries, watering holes, coffee shops and the like. • Tarmo Hannula FUN: First Friday I’ve trumpeted my excitement about the monthly First Friday event in downtown Santa Cruz in this column before, but I feel a...

Fair gains momentum as weekend approaches

WATSONVILLE—The Santa Cruz County Fair continues to attract crowds as the weekend approaches.  Thursday was Education Day, with school groups enjoying the event in the morning before the general public was allowed in at noon. The Livestock Tent hosted the Dairy Goat Show, and Monster...

Watsonville Pilots Association sues City over housing project

watsonville airport
WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville Pilots Association (WPA) has filed a lawsuit against the city of Watsonville over the City Council’s recent approval of a proposed 21-condo development across the street from Watsonville Municipal Airport. The lawsuit (case number 21CV02343) claims the City undercut California Environmental Quality Act...

4 juveniles arrested in Aptos hammer attack

Four Watsonville minors, between the ages of 15 and 16, were arrested on charges of attempted murder and robbery following a brazen early morning attack at an Aptos home on May 28.
7,695FansLike
4,949FollowersFollow
2,895FollowersFollow

Man found with illegal gun

A Watsonville man was arrested for possession an illegal gun early Sunday morning following a traffic stop by the California Highway Patrol. CHP officer Israel...