United Way accepting applications for Emergency Food and Shelter Program
The United Way of Santa Cruz County is accepting applications from agencies that provide food and shelter services looking for financial assistance.
The local United Way branch will have $340,041 to distribute to qualifying nonprofit, faith-based and local government agencies through its Emergency Food and...
Photo story: Aromas day coming
In this 2023 photo, thousands of people pour into Aromas for the annual Aromas Day. The free event, which runs Aug. 25 from 9am-4pm. will feature yard sales, food stands, live music, arts and crafts, breakfast at the grange, and stage entertainment. (Photo by...
Woman arrested after tossing illegal gun
A Watsonville woman was arrested Monday after she reportedly tossed a sawed-off shotgun before leading police on a short foot chase.
‘Beyond the World’s End’ exhibition opens tonight
SANTA CRUZ—The Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History (MAH) will partner with the Humanities Institute and UC Santa Cruz’s Center for Creative Ecologies to present “Beyond the World’s End.”
The exhibition dives into the issues behind the current climate crisis, and presents ways that...
Wine & Roses hits 40th year
The 40th annual Evening of Wine & Roses unfolded Saturday night at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Put on by the Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley, the event serves as a fundraiser in support of health and wellness services for the Pajaro Valley.
Guests...
New leadership, shared priorities: Investing in the future of public safety
As we begin a new year, I want to reflect on the direction of public safety in Watsonville and the leadership helping guide that...
