DNA links man to 2016 sexual assault
A Watsonville man is now facing charges after a DNA match linked him to the sexual assault of 13-year-old girl in 2016.
Volunteers gather to repair vandalized Black Lives Matter mural
Around 300 people joined forces to repair a giant Black Lives Matter mural Sunday in downtown Santa Cruz.
The work was a community response to the mural being damaged by two men in what prosecutors described as a hate crime for felony vandalism when they...
Planning Commission upholds city’s scores for cannabis licenses
WATSONVILLE—In a decision that will likely head to the Watsonville City Council for another heated debate, the Planning Commission on Tuesday voted 4-3 to deny an appeal from a cannabis company that cried foul after missing out on one of the city’s three dispensary...
Rotary hosts exchange students at Yosemite
The Freedom Rotary Club hosted a large group of Rotary Youth Exchange students from April 27-30 during its annual trip to Yosemite National Park.
Man arrested after damaging city elevator
A man was arrested Feb. 1 after surveillance footage caught him using a torch lighter to damage a city elevator.
Watsonville High celebrates homecoming
Hundreds of Watsonville High School students participated in the traditional homecoming parade Wednesday, which is a precursor to a Thursday rally and the Friday...
