PHOTO: Murphy Road temporarily closed
Workers from Public Works of Monterey County have closed Murphy Road where it crosses the Pajaro River. County spokeswoman Maia Carroll said officials expect the current storm system to increase the level of the Pajaro River enough to overtop Murphy Road. The low water...
Suspect wanted for allegedly shooting man in face
Santa Cruz Sheriff’s deputies are looking for a man who allegedly shot another man in the face before fleeing early Thursday morning.
Organizations get boost from Freedom Rotary
Freedom Rotary Club presented two $1,000 checks to the Agricultural History Project and Digital NEST during its meeting Tuesday at the California Grill.
Childcare providers demand support for Pajaro flood victims
Dozens of childcare providers from around the Central Coast joined forces with parents, community members, and elected officials in a rally Saturday morning in Watsonville Plaza to demand that Gov. Gavin Newsom bolster funding for providers and ongoing flood recovery efforts for Pajaro families.
“We...
Photo story: Goat Hill Fair antique show returns to fairgrounds
Deb Moore sets up a display of vintage felt Pennants Thursday at Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds as part of the the two-day Goat Hill Fair, an antiques and vintage show and sale.
It opened early Friday morning and runs through Saturday, and has filled...
Watsonville man wins Drive for Schools drawing
Drive for Schools raised $702,000 for local schools this year.
Sheriff's office investigating armed robbery
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Aptos Village Liquors Thursday night.
Miles of memories: Caravan honors fallen officers, including local
SANTA CRUZ—A motorcade rolled through Santa Cruz County on June 4 as part of a 22,300-mile, cross country journey to honor 338 law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 2020.
The Beyond the Call of Duty End of Watch Ride to...
Santa Cruz County celebrates with parades
Thousands of people attended Fourth of July parades in Watsonville and Aptos Friday, lining sidewalks aliog main streets to see hundreds of participants. Below...