Criminal Justice Council report shows law agencies aligned
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—All of the county’s four city police agencies—and the Sheriff’s Office—have similar policies when it comes to use of force and releasing of information to the public, according to a report released in November by the Criminal Justice Council of Santa Cruz...
Salvation Army plans moving forward
Plans by the Watsonville Salvation Army to revamp its downtown location moved forward Wednesday when the organization met to discuss a recent needs assessment.
WATCH: Memorial service for Sheriff’s deputy Damon Gutzwiller
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If1_8sX1Enk
Ford Tri-Motor available for flights
A 1928 Ford Tri-Motor named City of Wichita will be at Watsonville Municipal Airport through the weekend, and available for flights for the public.
Further evaluation needed in assault on deputy case
Jessica May Lowe made her second appearance in Superior Court Tuesday where a new date of Sept. 7 was set for further arraignment following psychological evaluation.
Parks Commission nixes public art fee
WATSONVILLE—The Parks and Recreation Commission on Monday recommended Watsonville City Council turn down a $200 processing fee for murals and other public art.
The fee would be used to defray the cost of city staff preparing reports on proposed public art for presentation to the...
Man seriously injured after crashing into patrol car
WATSONVILLE—A man was seriously injured late Saturday night after he crashed his vehicle on Beach Road and was hurled into an agriculture field.
The bizarre chain of events started around 10:30pm when the man, who has not been named, was involved in a hit-and-run crash...
Sprawling mosaic project in sixth phase
WATSONVILLE—Work has resumed on Watsonville Brillante, a massive outdoor mural project on the exterior walls of the six-story Civic Plaza parking garage. The new installation features colorful panels depicting cultures from around the globe, plus panels for all 32 states of Mexico.
The work is...
Animal shelters deal with influx of rabbits, ‘pocket pets’
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Animal shelters across California are currently seeing an influx of rabbits and other “pocket pets” being surrendered and put up for adoption.
Erika Smart, program and development manager at Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter (SCCAS), says that the increase in rabbits, guinea pigs,...
Prop. 40: Billionaire Tax splits party lines
The 2026 Billionaire Tax Act is dominating airwaves this election season as Californians get ready to vote on the nation’s first wealth tax.
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