Library showcases upcoming Birding Festival
A collection of books about birds, from birding and migration to backyard birding for beginners, is currently on display thanks to the staff at the Watsonville Public Library on Main Street.
National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday
National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, and the Santa Cruz County Clerk’s office and volunteers will be registering voters at local libraries and Starbucks locations.
Federal court must reconsider pesticide use
The U.S. Department of Justice on Monday ordered a federal court to reconsider an earlier ruling that essentially banned a commonly used pesticide.
PHOTO: Gas pipeline project on Walker Street wraps up
The bridge that goes over Watsonville Slough, a connector between Harkins Slough Road and Walker Street, has now been cleared of the slalom of road cones that steered traffic around a natural gas pipeline upgrade project by a crew from Pacific Gas and Electric.
Library launches reading program
The six-week Deanne Pernell Reading Mentors Program — also known as Reading Buddies — pairs small groups with a mentor, whose task will be to read to their young charges and encourage them to read out loud. The program kicks off on Oct. 12.
New exhibit highlights local parks
Aptos muralist and fine artist Ann Elizabeth Thiermann will feature a solo art exhibit of 38 original pastels and acrylic works at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History starting today through Jan. 6.
PHOTO: Digital Nest opens doors to careers
Event drew about 200 youths from Monterey Bay colleges and universities.
SC sheriff’s deputy uses Heimlich maneuver to save infant’s life
A Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputy is being credited with saving the life of a choking infant Tuesday after performing lifesaving measures.
Día de los Muertos exhibit returns to PV Gallery
Exhibit will feature altars and installations created by local schools, community groups and families.
Cabrillo College Theatre Arts’ 'The Trojan Women' opens Nov. 2
“The Trojan Women” opens at Cabrillo College’s Crocker Theater on Nov. 2 and runs until Nov. 18, with Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
Community celebrates Mexican Independence Day
Thousands of people gathered in downtown Watsonville Sunday for the annual Mexican Independence Day Festival.
Hosted by Fiestas Patrias, the free event featured a wealth...