Santa Cruz County welcomes new Superior Court judge
More than 100 people gathered in Santa Cruz County Superior Court on Dec. 15 to watch the swearing-in of its newest judge, Erika Ziegenhorn, who formerly served as a prosecutor in the District Attorney’s office.
Attendees included prosecutors, defense attorneys, Superior Court judges, county workers...
Photo story: Spirit of Watsonville approaching
Paola Fregoso (left) and Lorelai Oliveira are joined by their dog, Luna, Monday in a promotion of their fireworks for sale at the Watsonville High Junior Wildcatz stand.
Their temporary fireworks stand, at 716 East Lake Ave., is one of close to two dozen...
PHOTO: Second Harvest kicks off holiday food drive
Jess Brown and Martina O'Sullivan take the stage at the "Be a Hunger Hero" kickoff event for Second Harvest Food Bank's Holiday Food & Fund Drive 2017.
Santa Cruz Follies returns for 63rd year
At 63 years, the Santa Cruz Follies is the longest-running organization that uses the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, said director Kris Wheeler.
PHOTOS: Watsonville honors all who served
Veterans march along Main Street in Watsonville Saturday during Veterans Day ceremonies. About 60 vets, on foot or aboard several early day fire engines, left St. Patrick's Church and made their way to the Mello Center where they were greeted by a host of...
Beach death being investigated
A man died at Moran Beach along East Cliff Drive in Live Oak Friday.
Ashley Keehn of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff'’s Office identified the victim as Hans Materne, 45, of Atlanta, Ga.
The Sheriff’s Office said deputies, Harbor Patrol, State Parks, and fire personnel were...
PHOTO: International Festival draws a crowd
Crowds gathered in downtown Watsonville Sunday for the 18th annual St. Patrick's International Festival.
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.
National...
