Feds: Man advertised drug sale app on campus-wide posters
Federal and local investigators say they thwarted a plan by a UC Santa Cruz student to sell illegal drugs with a smartphone app after he reportedly advertised the services on posters around campus.
Freedom Rotary recognized for membership development
Freedom Rotary celebrated the Mike Kutsuris Award it recently received in recognition of the club that has been most successful in membership development during the Rotary year.
They are in District 5170, a collection of 61 community clubs. The clubs are located in the...
Martinelli’s celebrates anniversary with holiday treat
Hundreds of people joined a celebration of the eight-year anniversary of the S. Martinelli Company Store on Harvest Drive Thursday during an ice cream social.
To mark the return of the holidays, Martinelli’s offered up samples of its Apple Cider & Cranberry Jam Ice Cream.
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Art meets nature in latest exhibit in downtown Watsonville
A new art exhibit, which includes workshops and a public tree planting, is set to open at Studio Judy G on Main Street in Watsonville on Jan. 21.
“Trees to Be” features works by more than 50 artists and local organizations who deal with the...
Briefs: Easter Egg hunt; Selena tribute; Cabrillo opens ‘Curious Incident’
Selena tribute set for Saturday
A tribute to the late singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez is slated for Saturday in Romo Park in downtown Watsonville.
Put on by Arte del Corazon, the free, five-hour event will include music by DJ Moi, Mariachi Illusion, activities for all ages, Selena...
Bringing their education home
After 18 months of work by 200 students, Pajaro Valley Unified School District unveiled a small house that will soon be home to someone who needs it.
At just 20 by 8 feet, the tinyhome is ready for occupation, and comes equipped with living quarters...
Moving upward with Adult school
Editor’s note: this story is a preview for the graduation section that will come out on Friday. We will do our best to highlight all the schools that held ceremonies.
Over 90 students crossed the stage in front of a full house at the Henry...
Watsonville City Council slams tiny village plan, approves mobile home ordinance
The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday expressed frustration at a new planned tiny village community for homeless people slated for the parking lot of Westview Presbyterian Church at 118 First St.
With the zoning approved on Sept. 20, Monterey County—the lead agency for the village—can...
Community invited to National Night Out
The public is invited to National Night Out, a series of gatherings held in communities throughout Santa Cruz County on Aug. 5 from 3-7pm.
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