County residents losing insurance as companies cite fire hazards
Earlier this year, Jennifer Carrera received notice from her insurance company that they would not renew her insurance, citing the high risks of wildfire in her area.
She then spent more than $10,000 girding her five-acre Corralitos property against fire, including mowing the grasses and...
Commission denies alcohol license, urges council to reject propane facility
WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville Planning Commission at its Tuesday meeting rejected a gas station’s application for a beer and wine alcohol license and also recommended the City Council deny a permit for a proposed large propane storage facility.
An Arco AM/PM convenience store currently being constructed adjacent...
Greenfield Police officer arrested on suspicion of domestic violence
WATSONVILLE—A Greenfield Police officer was arrested early Thursday on charges of domestic violence.
Christian Tapia, 27, was arrested at 8:03am and booked into Santa Cruz County Jail by the Watsonville Police Department on domestic violence-related charges that officers believe happened in Watsonville.
The Greenfield Police Department...
13-year-old stopped with gun in Watsonville
A traffic stop on a driver who ran a red light Monday ended with Watsonville Police arresting four people, and seizing a loaded gun from a 13-year-old, 92 grams of cocaine and nearly 20 grams of marijuana.
Michelle Pulido, spokeswoman for Watsonville Police, said the...
PG&E warns of phone and email scams
CENTRAL COAST—Officials at Pacific Gas & Electric are warning the public of emerging phone and email scams where impostors demand immediate payment for a SmartMeter deposit to avoid disconnection of service.
PG&E spokesperson Mayra Tostado said that in recent weeks, PG&E has received dozens of...
Local arts groups look ahead to Fall season
APTOS—An exhibit at Cabrillo College’s art gallery in Aptos was only open to the public for five days in March before it had to close down due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Since then, Cabrillo Gallery staff has kept connected to art lovers by posting about...
Santa Cruz Symphony changes tune to support artists during pandemic
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—When the county’s first shelter-in-place order went into effect on March 16, the Santa Cruz Symphony (SCS) immediately took action.
Recognizing that it was unlikely Spring performances could be held, SCS set up the Musician Relief Fund, seeded by $20,000 from its general...
San Jose murder suspect arrested in Capitola
A San Jose man was arrested in Capitola on Oct. 5 on suspicion of the murder of a woman in San Jose.
Venko Gospodinov was...
