Commission recommends changes to wireless ordinance
The Watsonville Planning Commission gave its recommendation Tuesday to amend a city ordinance in response to federal law on wireless facilities.
UFW mainstay Don Adán Ramirez dies
Adán Ramirez died on Nov. 4 after a car struck him as he crossed Airport Boulevard three days earlier. He was 89.
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.
Organizers launch drone event
Alongside a little-known grass landing strip at Monterey Bay Academy Thursday, a group of drone companies gathered for what organizers hope will be an annual event, and will draw participants to learn about the burgeoning industry.
Watsonville Fire engineer retires
WATSONVILLE—It was 37 years ago that Larry Chin became a reserve firefighter with Watsonville Fire Department, inspired by television shows such as “Emergency!” and the glamor of the profession.
He joined the department eight years later. On Wednesday morning, he signed off from his final...
Public health officials champion flu shots to avoid ‘twindemic’
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Health officials are urging everyone 6 months and older to get a flu vaccine this year in order to avoid a “twindemic” of Covid-19 and influenza cases packing hospitals this winter.
Santa Cruz County Deputy Health Officer David Ghilarducci says that getting a...
Bag containing gun, ammo found at Aptos High
Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies and Pajaro Valley Unified School District officials are investigating after a bag containing a firearm and ammunition was found...
