Crash sends man to trauma center
A man was flown to a trauma center with major injuries Friday night after a collision at Main Street and South Green Valley Road, Watsonville Police Sgt. Michael Ridgway said.
Plan hopes to help women break recidivism of criminal justice system
SANTA CRUZ—The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a slew of proposed changes to the county’s justice system recommended by the Justice and Gender Task Force, a large coalition of lawmakers, public service and nonprofit directors, law enforcement officials and...
Officials provide ‘rough’ timeline for lifting CZU fire evacuations
By Jake Pierce, Good Times News Editor
SCOTTS VALLEY—The number of acres burned by the CZU Lightning Complex fire is up to 81,137, local Cal Fire Deputy Chief Jonathan Cox told reporters Wednesday night.
So far, investigators have found that the fire has destroyed 579 structures...
Roadmap for Watsonville’s parks gains council approval
WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a trio of plans for the city’s 26 parks.
Along with approving master plans for Ramsay Park and the City Plaza, the council also OK’d the 2020 Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan, a first-of-its-kind project for the...
Helping those that help–Jacob’s Heart gets art supply donation
Jacob’s Heart Family Center got an extra boost on Feb. 8 when members of the West San Jose - Campbell Lions Club delivered 200 art kits to the Watsonville center.
Lion’s Club members Dave Kaplow and Gayle Kludt hand delivered the kits that included drawing...
Taylor’s Alley murals restored
WATSONVILLE—Seven murals that line the historic Taylor’s Alley, a pedestrian conduit between Main and Union streets in downtown Watsonville, have been given new life thanks to the efforts of local volunteers.
Judy Gittelsohn, owner of nearby Studio Judy G, and her sales director Emily Reynolds...
Works by Scotts Valley artist now showing at county building
Twenty-four oil paintings by Scotts Valley artist Shirley Lehner-Rhodes are currently showing at the Santa Cruz County Building, 701 Ocean St.
A professional artist and art instructor, Lehner-Rhodes primarily works in watercolors and oils. Her ongoing series of paintings are figurative works in landscapes, local...
Barring agreement, County employees will strike on Jan. 25
SANTA CRUZ—Service Employees International Union Local 521, the union representing the majority of Santa Cruz County workers, has called for a strike after a majority of employees voted in favor of the action.
While saying that they are still willing to negotiate, union officials say...
Try This | Aug. 16, 2019
"Try This" is a weekly column that celebrates local businesses — especially eateries, watering holes, coffee shops and the like.
St. Francis, Watsonville to meet for PCAL season opener | High...
St. Francis is hosting Watsonville this weekend for the anticipated start of Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division-North play.
The crosstown rivals will square off...
