A time to eat, and play
La Manzana Community Resources offers free hot meals at 10 sites in Watsonville and two in North County.
Woman allegedly fights officers after DUI arrest
A Soquel woman was arrested Monday after she allegedly tried to kick out the windows of a patrol car after she was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, California Highway Patrol officer Trista Drake said.
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.
Whooping cough on the rise, county health officials warn
The number of cases of whooping cough in Santa Cruz County has more than doubled during the first four months of 2018, county officials announced Monday.
Ow Family continues scholarship tradition
For the 29th consecutive year, philanthropist George Ow Jr. and his family provided American Dream Scholarships of $500 each to local high school seniors.
PHOTO: Hot rods in Capitola
People enjoy viewing dozens of classic cars, hot rods and muscle cars at the Capitola Rod & Custom Classic Car Show Saturday.
RTC to consider rail line agreement
The Regional Transportation Commission will consider approving an agreement Thursday with Lakeville, Minn.-based Progressive Rail to run the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line.
County releases proposed strategic plan
County officials have released the proposed six-year strategic plan.
Annual exhibit opens at Sierra Azul nursery
"Sculpture Is 2018: In the Garden" is the 12th annual sculpture exhibit put on by Pajaro Valley Arts and Sierra Azul. It runs through Oct. 31 at the nursery, located at 2660 East Lake Ave. in Watsonville.
Letters to the Editor Nov. 28-Dec. 4
Medina ‘not shrinking back’ after Lelieur letter
Mr. Lelieur’s letter (Nov. 21-28, p. 8) tries to present a clear picture of the PVUSD Nov. 12...


















