4-car crash snarls morning commute
The California Highway Patrol sorts out a four-vehicle crash on Highway 1 just south of 41st Avenue in Capitola Monday morning.
County issues ‘plea’ for Pajaro levee repairs
County of Monterey officials sent a letter to federal representatives Wednesday questioning the delays in repairs to two breaches along the Pajaro River levee.
The letter, sent on behalf of the Monterey County Board of Supervisors and signed by Supervisor Luis Alejo, noted that the...
‘Catz pounce on Gonzales to capture Mission Division crown | High school softball
In 2023, the Watsonville High softball team finished with a winless record in the top-tier Gabilan Division by going 0-14 in league play.
It stung at the time for senior co-captain Cameron Llamas who had to endure through what she called a disappointing season.
But in...
PHOTO: Alleged stolen pickup stopped
Watsonville Police Sgt. Henry Robles (right) joins other officers to collect information about a 2014 Chevy Silverado pickup that they pulled over on the 900 block of Main Street Monday.
Police: Boy threatened students, gun removed from home
An 11-year-old boy was removed from his Bayview Elementary School classroom after barricading himself there after an outburst, Santa Cruz Police spokeswoman Joyce Blaschke said Wednesday.
PVUSD seeks applicants for interim superintendent
While Pajaro Valley Unified School District conducts the search for the permanent Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Trustees is seeking a qualified individual to serve as an Interim Superintendent to ensure a smooth transition.
Those interested must submit their resume and letter of intent...
Dutra takes lead in bid to keep District 6 seat
Updated 11/6 at 10am
Watsonville City Councilman Jimmy Dutra held on to his lead Wednesday in the race to keep his District 6 seat against challenger Trina Coffman-Gomez, increasing his lead to just over 54% of the vote, early results showed Thursday.
Dutra, who also...
PHOTOS: Did you dress up?
Bay Federal Credit Union and Santa Cruz County Bank decked out for Halloween.
Powerful storms clobber Central Coast
A string of strong winter storms slammed the Central Coast over the past several days, toppling power and communication lines, knocking down scores of...
