Local metalwork artist forges ahead
Pierre Riche’s artistic journey has been anything but dull.
Born in New York City in 1966, Riche has lived in nine different U.S. states, moving more than 14 times and exploring various pathways.
He studied at the School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago, lived in...
County kicks off in-person voting
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz County Clerk/Registrar of Voters has opened in-person voting centers throughout Santa Cruz County for the June 7 Primary Election.
Voters may cast ballots at any of the following locations:
•Watsonville City Clerk’s Office, 275 Main St., fourth floor
•Temple Beth El, 3055...
Premiere Raspberries closing, laying off hundreds
WATSONVILLE—While some will be celebrating the birthday of activist and labor leader Cesar Chavez on March 31, a major raspberry grower in Watsonville will close its doors, and hundreds of employees will be laid off.
A representative at Premiere Raspberries, LLC confirmed the closure Thursday...
Offering a new hope
Gisselle Padilla spent much of her childhood translating for her parents, who worked in the strawberry fields after immigrating from Mexico.
Years later, she found herself advocating for her own son during Individualized Education Program meetings, frustrated that she often felt unheard and unable to...
City Council to consider utility rate increases
The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday will consider a series of utility rate increases over the next five years to fund infrastructure upgrades they say will help meet new regulations and keep water, wastewater and solid waste systems financially stable.
A new rate study presented...
Capitola Wharf repair underway
State and city officials joined around 100 people recently to kick off repairs of the storm-damaged Capitola Wharf.
Attendees spoke about a multi-year journey that led to the groundbreaking ceremony.
“This wharf for 130 years has been an essential part of this community,” said Congressman Jimmy...
Bricks highlight Aptos community
APTOS—Lasting memories of loved ones, events, businesses and organizations might now last a little longer in Aptos thanks to the Celebration Brick Program and a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony that unfolded Saturday.
About 100 people gathered around one of eight tree wells at the Village Green,...
Missing boy found safe
12-year-old Felipe Romero-Vega, was found safe Wednesday morning after going missing for several hours.
MVC girls’ volleyball earns first league win of the season |...
The Monte Vista Christian girls’ volleyball team earned its first league win of the year in sweeping fashion Wednesday night.
Junior outside hitter Jessie Ingram...
