‘Dire’ deadline approaching for hospital purchase
WATSONVILLE—The organization formed earlier this year to operate and oversee Watsonville Community Hospital is nearing its July 1 deadline to raise enough to make the purchase, but is still $16 million short.
If Pajaro Valley Healthcare District (PVHD) is unable to raise the funds, it...
Aiming for safety
Gun shots ring out during the day and well into the night as police officers run through training aimed to keep their perishable skills from diminishing.
Great white shark washes in
A young great white shark died after it washed ashore Friday at Pleasure Point in Capitola.
Watsonville bolsters sanctuary city status
The Watsonville City Council moved forward with an ordinance Tuesday that updates a 2007 decision to declare Watsonville as a sanctuary city for immigrants.
‘Making Connections’ at the Expo
Felicia Zamora and Christina Garcia Aguire pose for a photo in the mobile photo booth of MTH Photo Thursday at the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s annual Business Expo at the fairgrounds. This year’s theme was “Making Connections.”
Red Cross Heroes announced
On June 16, 15-year-old Watsonville resident Reese Selck will be among 11 community members who will be honored by the American Red Cross of the Central Coast during the 12th Annual Heroes Breakfast.
Woman killed in Castroville shooting
A woman was killed Thursday night after being shot at a Merritt Street residence.
Camaraderie of artists
Twenty Watsonville artists are participating in the Arts Council of Santa Cruz County’s Open Studios, up from 12 in 2016, according to Open Studios and Events Director Ann Ostermann.
Watsonville Annual Holiday Factory Sale
Each year Watsonville's business community holds a factory sale, which is held on Saturday, December 2nd from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are great deals on the many products grown, manufactured or produced right here in Watsonville.
Arrest made in October stabbing
Police arrested a Watsonville man Monday afternoon on suspicion of attempted homicide.
‘Catz football claws their way back to beat MVC | Weeklys...
Watsonville sophomore Noel Navarro had three rushing touchdowns, and the Wildcatz defeated Monte Vista Christian, 42-41, in Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division-North football...
















