Inspiring young minds
Someday, the rivers of the world could be cleaner thanks to Watsonville Charter School of the Arts (WCSA) fourth-grade student Lillia Young.
Valencia Road work underway
More than three months after storm damage forced the closure of Valencia Elementary School, Santa Cruz County work crews are beginning the repair work, county spokesman Jason Hoppin said Wednesday.
Winners announced in water conservation video contest
The winners of the County-Wide Save Water and Pollution Prevention Video Contest have been announced.
Kittens rescued from landfill
A local nonprofit announced that it had saved 37 kittens across Santa Cruz County last week, including three that were found abandoned at the Buena Vista Landfill.
Two arrested for burglary, weapons charges
Two Watsonville men were arrested Sunday after allegedly forcing their way into a residence and brandishing a shotgun at the residents, Watsonville Police Sgt. Mish Radich said.
'Swing Into Spring' returns
The Aptos History Museum's annual "Swing Into Spring" fundraiser returns on Sunday from 3-5:30 p.m. at the Seacliff Inn and the museum.
A sign of the times
Every year, high school seniors muddle through onerous applications in hopes of attending universities throughout the U.S.
Showing off together
Jes Fuhrman poses with her bird during the BFF Boutique Fashion Show in Capitola Sunday.
In support of the workers
A small contingent of workers gathered in Watsonville Plaza Monday at noon to celebrate May Day.
County remembers people who died while homeless
The number of people who died while homeless this year saw a sizable decline from last year, when Santa Cruz County honored 121 people...