County juvenile justice leadership recognized
A delegation of Santa Cruz County justice system stakeholders recently participated in the 25-year anniversary of the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI).
Serving their community
WATSONVILLE — In the coming days, Amelia Earhart will visit Lisa Fowler’s classroom at Linscott Charter School, as will Abraham Lincoln, Albert Einstein and Rosa Parks.
Of course, the actual pilot, president, theoretical physicist and civil rights acti
New website, new logo for the city of Watsonville aims for easy
The City of Watsonville on Tuesday announced “big changes” for its communication efforts, with a new website, community newsletter and a new city logo.
A nod to the underdog
What does Cinco De Mayo mean to you and your family? How do you celebrate?
Community members had different answers for a day celebrated with great enthusiasm in both Mexico and the United States.
Community Foundation gave more than $7 million in grants in 2016
Community Foundation Santa Cruz County gave out more than $7 million in grants to 482 organizations in Santa Cruz County and beyond, the organization announced April 19.
Japanese culture highlighted at Hanamatsuri
The annual Hanamatsuri at the Watsonville Buddhist Temple included a raffle, food sales, vendors of various goods, a bonsai tree display, live music and other events in hopes of bringing the community up to speed with Japanese culture.
Watsonville City Council lobbies state leaders
Most of the Watsonville City Council attended the 2017 Legislative Day in Sacramento last week.
Health Trust announces grant awardees
The Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust has announced the recipients of $185,000 in grants to organizations that address health issues in the Pajaro Valley.
Valencia Road work close
Santa Cruz County officials are working with utility companies to relocate phone and electricity lines, fiber optic cables and other utilities in preparation for installing a temporary bridge on Valencia Road, county spokesman Jason Hoppin said Monday.
Boardwalk’s ‘Main Entrance’ project moves forward
About 15 years ago, officials from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk began looking at a project, dubbed “Centennial Plaza,” that would give the park a grand front entrance complete with more ticket booths, rides, attractions and more.
Suspected shark bite victim’s body recovered
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has identified the woman who died after reportedly being bitten by a shark as 55-year-old Erica Fox.
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