Dance raises funds for autism
More than 100 people take part in a highly energized dance Saturday evening at the Seascape Golf Course during the annual Memory of Hank deDiego Zumba for Autism.
Watsonville Police Department welcomes two new officers
Watsonville Police Department brought on two new officers to the force last week, a move that brings the department closer to filling its roster.
Lizandro Godinez and Samuel Vazquez recently completed the six-month police academy.
“We are proud of their accomplishments and excited to see them...
Police cracking down on distracted drivers
The Watsonville Police Department is joining law enforcement throughout the state in stepping up its enforcement of distracted driving laws.
Art, stitch by stitch: PV Quilt Show returns to fairgrounds
The annual Pajaro Valley Quilt Show returns to the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Feb. 23 and 24, showcasing more than 300 quilts as well as clothing, purses, dolls, pincushions and more.
PHOTO: Turn proves too tight for big rig
A big rig is stalled in an awkward angle at the corner of Buena Vista Drive at San Andreas Road Friday.
PHOTOS: Freedom Rotary sponsors mural
Members of the Rotary Club of Freedom celebrate a new mural they sponsored next to Flodberg Park Tuesday. President Trina Coffman-Gomez (center) said artist Erika Rosendale (holding scissors) created the 100-foot mural that reflects the words, vibrant, freedom and playful. Rosendale has created numerous...
PHOTO: Public goes behind the scenes at local farms
People venture into Esperanza Community Farms on Lee Road in Watsonville Oct. 7 during the 10th annual Open Farms Tour. Every year, a handful of farms around Santa Cruz County open their doors over a chosen weekend to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of how...
Watsonville man pleads no contest in 2021 fatal crash
A 48-year-old Watsonville man pleaded no contest Wednesday to charges he was intoxicated when he caused a crash in 2021 that killed another man, prosecutors said.
Israel Cruz pled no contest to one count of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and one count of driving...
Watsonville nurses rally against ICU closure
Several dozen Watsonville Community Hospital nurses and staff warned Wednesday that closing the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit—an idea they said officials have floated amid...
