Newman Police hunting suspect who reportedly gunned down officer
Police officers in Stanislaus, Merced, San Joaquin, Tuolumne and Santa Clara counties are looking for a man who reportedly fled after gunning down a police officer in Newman, a small town about 90 miles east of San Jose.
Graniterock polluted the Pajaro River, lawsuit alleges
Two environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday accusing Graniterock of violating the Clean Water Act for more than 1,000 days at its A.R. Wilson Quarry in Aromas.
Environment California and the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance allege the Watsonville-based company has for years discharged excessive...
Abandoned structure catches fire on Freedom Blvd.
Watsonville firefighter Aaron Netzel sprays water on a fire in an abandoned structure on the 1900 block of Freedom Boulevard at about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Art camp wraps up in Corralitos
The Summer Art Camp at the Corralitos Cultural Center is a place where children can be together while learning about art and culture around the world.
Watsonville woman chosen as Poet Laureate
Victoria Bañales was the first in her family to attend college, but like many young people she was unsure where her path would take her.
She changed her major several times before settling on a path. That was after she made a discovery about her...
In support of the workers
A small contingent of workers gathered in Watsonville Plaza Monday at noon to celebrate May Day.
‘Weathering With You’ a beautiful film with an unclear message
Japanese director Makoto Shinkai made a name for himself when he released “Your Name” in 2016. The fantasy-drama about two teenagers who swap bodies achieved global critical acclaim and became the highest-grossing Japanese animated film of all time.
Shinkai followed this success with “Weathering With...
Work begins Monday on Hwy 129/Carlton Road intersection
A project to improve the intersection of Highway 129 and Carlton Road beginning next week will result in traffic delays and a temporary closure.
Pedestrian killed in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ—A woman was killed Wednesday afternoon when she was struck by a semi near the intersection of River and Water streets, the Santa Cruz Police Department announced.
Witnesses said the woman was walking a dog around 3:15pm when she was struck. The driver stopped...
Nuñez wins Santa Cruz County supervisor race
Tony Nuñez will be the next Santa Cruz County Supervisor representing the 4th District after final election results certified Friday showed he secured an...
