Wild fire scorches outhouse, brush
Firefighters from several agencies combat a wild land fire on the shoulder of Highway 1 just south of South Green Valley Road Monday in Watsonville.
UCSC chancellor to retire
UC Santa Cruz Chancellor George Blumenthal announced Tuesday that he is retiring at the end of this academic year.
Music, activities and more lined up for Kidrageous carnival
In recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the 20th annual Jacob’s Heart Kidrageous Golden Carnival returns Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at the Watsonville City Plaza.
PHOTO: Watsonville man celebrates 103rd birthday
Watsonville resident Manuel Zayas Ramirez celebrated his 103rd birthday with family Sunday.
Library showcases upcoming Birding Festival
A collection of books about birds, from birding and migration to backyard birding for beginners, is currently on display thanks to the staff at the Watsonville Public Library on Main Street.
Dead woman was stung multiple times
A woman who was found dead in a stand of bushes along Harkins Slough Friday morning suffered multiple stings by either bees or yellowjackets before her death, Watsonville Police Sgt. Brian Ridgway said.
Farm Discovery at Live Earth to hold annual benefit dinner
Event raises funds for educational organization
Beach Festival gears up for inaugural event
New event will take over Capitola Village Sept. 29-30.
Shoulder-widening project on Hwy. 1 includes overnight closures
A shoulder-widening project on Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County is expected to be completed by the end of August.