Watsonville welcomes downtown police officer
The Watsonville Police Department announced that Officer Juan Bribiesca is the new downtown officer.
Commission OKs walk-in cellar for restaurant
The Watsonville Planning Commission approved retail sales of craft beer for a soon-to-be-constructed restaurant and bar.
Golf tourney to boost WHS athletics
The ninth annual Watsonville High Alumni Golf Tournament is slated for June 16, an event that is designed to raise funds for the school’s athletic program.
Community briefs, June 6: Workshop for parents addresses ‘screen time’
Community briefs, June 6, 2017
Armed man robs pizza shop
A man armed with a handgun robbed a pizza shop Saturday morning.
A story of immigration
In his first book, Joaquin Barreto is taking readers on a personal journey of immigration and overcoming cultural shock in a new country.
Community briefs, June 3: Pearl Harbor Survivors Group meets
Community briefs, June 3, 2017
‘Biggest’ garage sale a success
The annual World’s Biggest Garage Sale, which was held at Twin Lakes Church May 13, was the most successful to date, raising about $68,000 for two local nonprofits.
Community briefs, June 1: Archaeology Day scheduled at Castro Adobe
Community briefs, June 1, 2017
Sinkhole closes lane, off-ramp on Hwy 1
A major repair project on a large sinkhole continued Monday on northbound Highway 1 at Buena Vista Drive. Heavy rains contributed to the crater opening up just off the highway south of the northbound Buena Vista exit.
PHOTO: Community lights up menorah for Hanukkah
Leila Veitch lights up the first candle of a menorah Thursday evening at the town clock in downtown Santa Cruz in honor of her...