CDPH gives high school sports ‘blueprint’ to return to play
By Emanuel Lee, Hollister Free Lance Sports Editor
Calling it the “document we’ve been waiting for,” Central Coast Section Commissioner Dave Grissom said the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) recent release in regards to youth sports gives him and the other 10 section commissioners...
Input sought on Highway 156/Castroville Blvd. interchange
Transportation officials are seeking public input on a proposed interchange for the intersection of Highway 156 and Castroville Boulevard, described as one of the busiest corridors in Monterey County.
St. John’s Helpful Shop finds a new home
St. John’s Helpful Shop found a new home this month at 246A Center Ave., just around the corner from the Episcopal Church in Aptos.
Photo story: Goat Hill Fair antique show returns to fairgrounds
Deb Moore sets up a display of vintage felt Pennants Thursday at Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds as part of the the two-day Goat Hill Fair, an antiques and vintage show and sale.
It opened early Friday morning and runs through Saturday, and has filled...
Silver Spur restaurant opens Watsonville location
It has been more than two decades since beloved restaurateur Linda Hopper purchased the Silver Spur restaurant in Soquel and turned it into a cornerstone of breakfast and lunchtime fare for both locals and out-of-towners.
The restaurant is still going strong, although it will likely...
Touring the west by bike
As a slight sprinkle started to dampen the streets of Watsonville Friday afternoon, Felix Hindahl rolled into Watsonville Plaza on a bicycle laden with panniers, handlebar bags, electronics and other gear.
That—and the 20-year-old Hanover, Germany native’s bicycling attire—spoke of someone serious about long road...
Senior Center changes hands
WATSONVILLE—Large changes are unfolding at the Watsonville Senior Center at East Fifth Street after the City of Watsonville took over operations on Nov. 1.
The City will pump $176,000 from its 2019-20 general fund into the Senior Center, and also hire an Older Adult Services...
Second Harvest honors top ‘Hunger Fighters’
SANTA CRUZ—Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County on Sunday at its annual awards dinner honored citizens that helped make last year’s Holiday Food & Fund Drive its most successful yet.
The dinner, held at Hotel Paradox in Santa Cruz, served as a stage to...
Tickets for Agape Dance Academy’s ‘The Nutcracker’ on sale now
Performances to be held the weekend before Christmas.
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...