Man shot by police booked into jail
The man who was shot by a Watsonville Police officer after charging the officer with two kitchen knives was booked into Santa Cruz County Jail Tuesday after his release from a hospital, Watsonville Police spokeswoman Michelle Pulido said Wednesday.
PHOTO: Firefighters douse Ohlone Parkway blaze
Watsonville firefighters chase down hot spots in a wild land fire that broke out Monday at 4:50pm on Ohlone Parkway at Main Street. Division Chief Corey Schaefer said firefighters got a quick handle on the flames that tore through dry brush but did not...
Activities lined up for Dia de Muertos celebration
Live music, dance performances, community altars and family activities will fill the afternoon in Watsonville Plaza Friday during the annual Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration.
Hosted by Watsonville Film Festival, the sixth annual event will also feature a free showing of the...
Wild land fire chars 5 acres in Scotts Valley
A wild land fire ate up five acres of trees and brush Sunday afternoon off of Conference Drive in Scotts Valley.
Watsonville delegation visits sister city
Watsonville Mayor Lowell Hurst and Councilman Felipe Hernandez signed a sister city agreement between the City of Watsonville and the Municipality of Jocotepec during a visit to Jocotepec on Sept. 15, finalizing the sisterhood relationship.
RTC director recommends agency pass on unsolicited electric rail proposal
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission Director Guy Preston on Thursday recommended that the agency not pursue a partnership with a company hoping to provide electric passenger rail service from Capitola to Santa Cruz, citing the cost of fixing tracks and other...
‘Catz football claws their way back to beat MVC | Weeklys...
Watsonville sophomore Noel Navarro had three rushing touchdowns, and the Wildcatz defeated Monte Vista Christian, 42-41, in Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division-North football...
