Fitness Evolution agrees to settle fraud case
Santa Cruz County District Attorney Jeffrey Rosell announced Thursday that Fitness Evolution has agreed to a settlement paying approximately $1.8 million in penalties, restitution and costs.
Breastfeeding fair, walk returns
The 12th annual Breastfeeding Health Fair and Walk will return Aug. 10 from 3-6 p.m. at the Watsonville Plaza.
Police maintain watch on suicidal man
Watsonville Police maintain positions outside a home on Westwind Court near Pioneer Cemetery Wednesday.
Man injured on razor wire fence
Emergency officials deal with a man who suffered a series of cuts after he tried to climb over a razor wire topped fence Wednesday at Big Creek Lumber on West Beach Street.
Land Trust to host public event for 40th anniversary
Local nonprofit organization Land Trust of Santa Cruz County will host its annual Bee Barn Bash on Saturday, and for the first time the event will be open to the public.
Local film's fundraising campaign ends soon
"Service With a Smile," produced by Digital NEST, is currently in production.
Strawberry Festival returns this weekend
The Watsonville Strawberry Festival returns this year on Aug. 4 and 5, bringing with it some old favorites and a few new additions.
PV Arts’ latest exhibit celebrates Latinx artists
Pajaro Valley Arts is currently preparing for its upcoming exhibit, “Hablamos Juntos/Together We Speak: Un Diálogo Visual/A Visual Dialogue,” opening Aug. 8.
Aptos Coffee Roasting Company to close
A little more than three decades after opening in Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center, Aptos Coffee Roasting Company will be closing.
Volunteers garner AAA Gold Volunteer Awards
AAA team members Alfredo Torres and Yvonne Morales recently won volunteer awards signed by President Donald Trump.
Proposition 50 starts strong, with 64% of the statewide vote
This story has been updated with new results and with a statement from the Santa Cruz County Republican party chair.
Statewide voting results Wednesday morning...






















