District Attorney: No criminal charges for deputy in shooting
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputy who shot 15-year-old Lucas Smith after a standoff with police will not face criminal charges, Santa Cruz County District Attorney Jeff Rosell said Friday.
One for the books
A Watsonville teen has far surpassed her goal of collecting books for young people, and on Friday gave the books away.
Photojournalism showcased
Students from Renaissance High School take time Friday to visit the current exhibit at the Pajaro Valley Gallery, "Witness: Photojournalism,” featuring works by Tarmo Hannula, Bob Fitch, Joe Ravetz, Shmuel Thaler and Sam Vestal, which runs through May 21.
Fashion show benefits playground
The Aptos Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Hats off to Spring Fashion” event is not only a way to check out the latest fashions from local businesses, but also a chance to benefit a local organization.
Police in Pursuit event supports Special Olympics
Local law enforcement officers from a number of surrounding counties will take to the racetrack to “fund-race” for Special Olympics Northern California (SONC) at the 2017 Police in Pursuit event on Friday at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville.
Art and film festival comes to Monterey Bay
The Monterey Bay Art & Film Festival for Youth will present three days of film, music and art workshops across the Monterey Bay.
Fight sends man to hospital
A man was taken to the hospital late Tuesday morning after a fight with two suspects.
Lines come down on Freedom Boulevard
A Pacific Gas and Electric worker helps disable a 40,000-volt power line that collapsed Wednesday on the 1400 block of Freedom Boulevard.
Mariners girls tennis on cusp of repeating as SCCAL champion
Aptos completed the regular season series sweep against Scotts Valley following a 5-2 victory in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League action Oct. 15.
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