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October 15, 2025

Still no plea in Aptos murder

The Aptos woman accused of stabbing her husband to death inside their home on Aug. 24 made her second court appearance Friday, and delayed entering a plea while she hires an attorney.

Santa Cruz Follies presents: ‘Fascinatin’ Rhythms’

For performer Joe Ferrara, being a member of the Santa Cruz Follies is like being part of a large, extended family.

Polishing a gem

Owner Chip Kirchner, who in late March purchased the property from Swenson Builders for $5 million, said roof repairs alone cost roughly $110,000. He said he plans to invest about $350,000 in the property in the first year alone.

Photo Gallery | Aug. 30, 2019

The Pajaronian Photo Gallery, Aug. 30, 2019

Try This | Aug. 30, 2019

A weekly column that celebrates local businesses — especially eateries, watering holes, coffee shops and the like.

Big trees in focus

“Big Trees,” an art exhibit assembled by the San Lorenzo Valley Museum, is now showing at the Santa Cruz County Building.

Health Trust will not purchase Watsonville Hospital

The Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust (PVCHT) announced Thursday that it will not purchase Watsonville Community Hospital, after the organization failed to secure financing. The decision will allow Los Angeles-based Halsen Healthcare Group to make the purchase, PVCHT Executive Director DeAndre James said.

Body found near Big Sur crash site

Emergency officials on Wednesday recovered a body near the area where a missing woman’s vehicle plunged off a cliff on Aug. 24 in Big Sur.

Council consent agenda: Corralitos Coffeehouse adding downtown Watsonville location

The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday approved a six-year lease with Greg Bobeda and Lacey Dent for the City’s vacant 3 Second St. location at the ground level of the Civic Plaza.

Man arrested for campus death threat

An Aromas man was arrested at Cabrillo College in Aptos Wednesday morning after allegedly making threats of violence against someone on the campus.
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