Renewable electricity service launches in tri-county area
An upbeat ceremony was staged Thursday in Santa Cruz to commemorate the launch of Monterey Bay Community Power’s residential service in Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey counties.
PVUSD leader named region’s Superintendent of Year
WATSONVILLE—Pajaro Valley Unified School District Superintendent Michelle Rodriguez has been named Superintendent of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 10.
The region covers 42 school districts in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties.
“It is a pleasure and privilege to...
Loaves and Fishes to host annual Empty Bowls
Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes will host its 14th annual Empty Bowls dinner and auction Saturday, Sept. 9 from 5-9 p.m. at the Lagoon House at Pajaro Dunes.
United Presbyterian Church of Watsonville to close
WATSONVILLE—Rachel Clark clearly remembers the day she was invited to join the United Presbyterian Church (UPC) of Watsonville more than 40 years ago.
Clark had recently moved to the area and was searching for a place of worship. It was at a community picnic where...
Agriculture workers stage rush-hour protest on Riverside Drive
About 50 people, joined by religious leaders from across the U.S., picketed in front of Well-Pict cooler on Riverside Drive Friday. The group was demanding that Premiere Raspberries LLC comply with an Aug. 29 ruling by the state Agricultural Labor Relations Board ordering the grower to implement a union contract for its 550 workers.
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Woman killed in Castroville shooting
A woman was killed Thursday night after being shot at a Merritt Street residence.
Two more county residents die from Covid-19 complications
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Two Santa Cruz County residents died Tuesday due to complications from the novel Coronavirus, Santa Cruz County Health Officer Gail Newel announced during a Wednesday press conference.
The fatalities bring the county’s death toll to six. Newel said Covid-19 was the leading factor...
Serial rooftop burglar arrested, again
WATSONVILLE—A man with a history of burglarizing businesses by entering through their rooftops was arrested again on Aug. 25, when he allegedly broke into Cabrillo College’s Watsonville campus, Watsonville Police spokeswoman Michelle Pulido said.
Fermin Sanchez, 33, faces new burglary and trespassing charges. He was...
Watsonville events, camps and more to return this summer
WATSONVILLE—After two summers of canceled, postponed and altered activities, the City of Watsonville will be bringing back its seasonal offerings in full force this year.
From annual events such as the Watsonville Strawberry Festival and the Spirit of Watsonville Fourth of July Parade, to new...
Proposition 50 starts strong, with 64% of the statewide vote
This story has been updated with new results and with a statement from the Santa Cruz County Republican party chair.
Statewide voting results Wednesday morning...




















