Keeping a tradition alive
At Lakeview Middle School, a few men stand around wrapping their hands in leather and tape. They are preparing to play Pelota Mixteca, a primarily Oaxacan ball game that has old and debated origins.
Wetland Stewards scholarship recipients announced
Watsonville Wetlands Watch announced the recipients of scholarships for the 2017 graduating Wetland Stewards interns.
Man killed in Hwy 101 motorcycle crash
A man was killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday morning on Highway 101.
Watsonville woman turns 103
A Watsonville woman reached a milestone on Friday, turning 103 years old.
Grey Bears Thrift Store reopening
After being closed for almost three years due to a fire, Grey Bears’ Thrift Store is having a grand opening on Aug. 1.
Suspect nabbed in stolen PVUSD vehicle
Watsonville Police officer Gustavo Zamora leads Alura Castillo, 26, to a patrol car Tuesday after police stopped her in an alleged stolen vehicle.
PV Pride to host fundraiser picnic
Pajaro Valley Pride will hold its “Empowering our Future Picnic Fundraiser” on Saturday.
Monterey Bay Community Power selects CEO
Monterey Bay Community Power (MBCP), a regional initiative among local government agencies to provide electricity to residents and businesses throughout Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties, selected Tom Habashi as interim CEO by the MBCP Policy B
PHOTO: Four-vehicle crash on Main Street
Watsonville Police investigate a four-vehicle crash on Main Street Monday.
Rancho Del Mar project approved
The Santa Cruz County Zoning Administrator on Friday approved a series of renovations at the Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center, a decision that will allow the project to begin.
48th Annual Heritage Holiday Craft & Gift Fair opens Friday
The 48th Annual Heritage Holiday Craft & Gift Fair will run Friday and Saturday at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.
This year the event will...




















