Robbery spree results in crash
Two men remain at large following a string of robberies Wednesday evening in Santa Cruz and Aptos.
Consultant recommends consolidating mid-county fire services
Mid-county residents could see significant changes to their fire services, if a recommendation to streamline and consolidate two departments is approved.
Orchard Supply Hardware closing all stores
A little more than two years after closing several Orchard Supply Hardware stores, including the Watsonville location, owner Lowe’s Companies, Inc., announced it will close the remaining 99 stores.
Cabrillo College builds up Mentor Program
Cabrillo College’s fall semester begins Monday, and the school is currently preparing its new faculty and staff to participate in its newly-formed Mentor Program.
Music, food and more lined up for Aromas Day
Described as the largest, and only, festival in Aromas, the annual Aromas Day returns Sunday.
Suspect headed to trial for stabbing death
A Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge ruled Monday that there is enough evidence for the man suspected in a 2004 murder to head to trial.
4 arrested following chase in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Police arrested two adults and two juveniles Monday following a brief car chase and a foot pursuit.
Air quality advisory issued for Monterey Bay
The Monterey Bay Air Resources District is asking residents to avoid adding more pollution to the air during a time when smoke from the massive wildfires currently burning in Northern California is entering the region.
Police on the lookout for drunk drivers
The Watsonville Police Department is in the midst of an enforcement campaign aimed at stopping drunk and drug-impaired drivers.
Queer Youth Leadership Awards set for Saturday
It has been almost three decades since local organizers launched the Queer Youth Leadership Awards, an event created to highlight young people whose work...