Congressman visits Second Harvest to discuss government shutdown
On Jan. 25, President Donald Trump announced a short-term deal to end the partial government shutdown which began on Dec. 22. But recovering from the shutdown — the longest in U.S. history — will take time and effort, said Congressman Jimmy Panetta on Saturday during his visit to Second Harvest Food Bank in Watsonville.
DA looking into PVUSD Brown Act allegation
The Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Office is looking into an allegation that five members of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees violated open meeting laws by gathering informally late last year.
New Music Works collaborates with Terry Riley
Santa Cruz ensemble will join forces with acclaimed pianist and vocalist Terry Riley for a performance on Feb. 2.
Man arrested in Castroville homicide
A man was arrested Thursday after reportedly shooting and killing his brother in Castroville.
Assistant coach arrested for soliciting sex acts
An assistant soccer coach was arrested Friday after allegedly soliciting sexual acts from underage players.
Red Cross issues emergency call for blood donors
A donation shortfall over the winter holidays is prompting the American Red Cross to issue an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to give now to prevent a blood shortage.
PHOTO: City employees raise $5K for food bank
Watsonville city employees raised $5,318.65 for Second Harvest Food Bank during the organization’s Holiday Food and Fund Drive.
New art exhibit to open Monday at Cabrillo Gallery
Two artists have come together to present “Continuum & Flux,” a new art exhibit opening at the Cabrillo Gallery in Aptos on Monday.
Michael Gaither and His New Best Friends to perform at Jansen Music
Michael Gaither has been performing mostly as a solo singer-songwriter for the past 15 years.
Countywide history fair set for Watsonville
In the late 1800s, Claus Spreckels ran a mill that processed locally grown sugar beets, a thriving industry that is generally credited with seeing...
