Arrest uncovers drugs, cash, fireworks in Aptos
Behind-the-scenes work by a Watsonville Police detective led to the arrest of a convicted felon who now faces several charges.
The suspect, 37-year-old Oscar Madriz, was arrested after the Santa Cruz County Anti-Crime Team (SCCACT) served a search warrant at his home on the 100...
Rare bird a surprise visitor to Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ—A rare winged visitor has landed in Santa Cruz County. A small white wagtail, which typically breeds in Alaska and Asia, including Eastern Russia, has somehow gotten blown off course or is on an exploratory mission to this county, including the San Lorenzo...
Car crash cuts utility pole in half
A driver shot off of Casserly Road Monday in Watsonville and slammed into a utility pole, splitting it in two.
The California Highway Patrol said the driver, who fled the scene on foot, shot off the pavement around 1pm while traveling north on Casserly just...
Japanese cultural school Kokoro no Gakko marks 37th year
Kokoro no Gakko, an annual one-week program dedicated to the culture and arts of Japan, wrapped up its 37th year Friday during an open house at the Watsonville Buddhist Temple.
Formed in 1989, the school, which translates to School with a Heart, welcomed 53 students,...
Fire flattens rural home in Watsonville
A burned up car and a charred heap of rubble is shown where an early morning fire swept through a double-wide mobile home Thursday on the 100 block of Paulsen Road.
State parks’ advocates to fund school field trips
Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks on Tuesday announced the launch of Kids2Parks (K2P), a new program created to bring students from Title 1 schools on State Park field trips.
Chances of thunderstorms loom after triple-digit heat hits Pajaro Valley
CENTRAL COAST—Summer came out swinging on its first day Tuesday, dishing out a high in Watsonville of 99 degrees and a whopping 104 in Corralitos.
“We had a high-pressure system over our area and much of the state, bringing very high temperatures,” said National Weather...
Photo: Dance Around the World packs Mello Center
Mohamed Bangoura of West Africa leads a group dance with local elementary school students and their teachers Friday at the Mello center during the Dance Around the World concert put on by Tandy Beal and Co.
Holiday Lights returns to Fairgrounds Nov. 25
WATSONVILLE—Work is underway at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in preparation for the annual Holiday Lights drive-thru light show.
Born out of the 2020 Covid lockdowns as a way for the community to celebrate the season safely, the event invites families to drive though colorful...
Medina faced sexual misconduct allegations in settled lawsuit
The Digital NEST tech nonprofit settled a sexual harassment lawsuit centered on allegations against Pajaro Valley Unified School District Trustee Gabriel Medina, according to...
