Report of gun-wielding man draws police response
Santa Cruz County Sheriff's deputies conduct a high-risk car stop Tuesday morning on Holohan Road after receiving reports of a man pointing a rifle at agricultural workers.
Aptos murder suspect makes first court appearance
In Santa Cruz Superior Court, suspected murderer Patrick A. Collins made his first appearance early Monday before Judge Stephen Siegel.
City interns complete inaugural program
Twenty local high school students graduated from the inaugural Summer in the City Internship Program on Friday.
PVUSD trustees to consider budget
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday will consider adopting this year’s budget, a 430-page document that covers every aspect of the district’s day-to-day financial operations.
Officers raising awareness of breast cancer
Throughout the month of October, Watsonville Police officers will sport pink badges to raise awareness of breast cancer.
Suspect wanted for allegedly shooting man in face
Santa Cruz Sheriff’s deputies are looking for a man who allegedly shot another man in the face before fleeing early Thursday morning.
Mother’s Day Run benefits PV Shelter
Pajaro Valley Shelter Services presents the 33rd Annual Mother’s Day Run/Walk for Shelter Fundraiser on Sunday at Ramsay Park, 1301 Main St. in Watsonville.
A.J. Gonzalez case moved to February
The case of an accused child killer was postponed in Superior Court in Santa Cruz Tuesday morning.
PHOTO: Masks in the park
Attendees of the monthly Watsonville Wednesday gathering show off masks and other Halloween decorations Wednesday in Watsonville Plaza.
Watsonville, Santa Cruz earn high marks for smoking policies
Watsonville has earned a “B” grade for the second year in a row in its efforts to reduce and prevent tobacco use among young people, a ranking that puts the South County city ahead of other surrounding cities.
2026 Santa Cruz County Fair theme contest underway
Organizers at the Santa Cruz County Fair are asking the public for ideas for a theme for the 2026 County Fair.
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