SCPD challenges drivers to ‘silence’ the distraction
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and Santa Cruz Police Department (SCPD) will be joining law enforcement agencies statewide stopping drivers who violate California’s hands-free cell phone law.
Bay Federal awards scholarships to local students
Bay Federal Credit Union on Tuesday doled out $7,500 worth of scholarships to local students.
PVA exhibit highlights civil and voting rights movements
In 1988, the case of Dolores Cruz Gomez v. City of Watsonville made it all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Local author kicks off crowdfunding campaign
It was after author Trish Allison was laid off from her job in Silicon Valley and on the hunt for a new position that she stumbled upon an image online — one that would inspire her next big step in life.
County officials kickstart one-year countdown to 2020 Census
The four mayors in Santa Cruz County – Francisco Estrada of Watsonville, Martine Watkins of Santa Cruz, Jack Dilles of Scotts Valley and Jacques Bertrand of Capitola – joined Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Chair Ryan Coonerty at the Veterans Memorial Building in Santa Cruz to rally the community to stand up and be heard during the 2020 Census count.
Brothers save girl from drowning
By all accounts, Bryce Watson and his brother Rhys are typical kids. Both are students at Del Mar Elementary School in Santa Cruz and are active in several different sports.
Settlement to end California crab season early
California commercial crab fisheries will close their season on April 15 as an influx of whales have begun feeding off the coast. The move is designed to help prevent Dungeness crab pots and their lengthy ropes from getting tangled up with whales, officials with the Center for Biological Diversity said.
One dead in rural solo vehicle collision
One person is dead after a driver failed to maintain control of their vehicle, resulting in the vehicle overturning and striking a tree late Saturday night.
County leaders proclaim April Child Abuse Prevention Month
Teaming up with local leaders, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Santa Cruz County on March 29 proclaimed April as the county’s Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Watsonville’s Jillian Lerma delivers win over Palma in walk-off fashion |...
Watsonville senior Jillian Lerma delivered a walk-off RBI single in the Wildcatz’s 2-1 win over Palma in extra innings in Pacific Coast Athletic League...