Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk unveils new main entrance
In 1909, employees of the recently-opened Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk gathered at its entrance to capture a moment that has been enjoyed by future generations.
Five hurt in ag chemical spray
Five field workers were slightly injured Thursday after being exposed to a spray agricultural treatment on a berry farm on Wagner Avenue at East Lake Avenue.
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.
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.
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.
Burglary suspect nabbed
A Watsonville man was arrested on suspicion of residential burglary Sunday on the 100 block of Eileen Street.
Downtown mosaics completed
“Celebrating the Dignity of Labor,” a series of 16 mosaic medallions, has been recently completed and embedded in the sidewalks along three intersections on Main Street.
Asian gypsy moth detected in county
An Asian gypsy moth has recently been detected at a Santa Cruz residence and is considered to be highly dangerous to crops, trees and homes, county officials warned.
Citations issued for highway death
On Feb. 9, Los Banos resident Bobby Gill was killed when a dump truck hit him as he cleared a mudslide on Highway 17.
Guns drawn shut Hangar Way
Police were forced to shut down Hangar Way in Watsonville Thursday just after noon after they received a report of two men in a standoff with handguns.
Photo story: Proposition 50 on ballot, polls open for election day
A group of abut a dozen people wave their signs advocating for YES of Proposition 50 Monday on the Rio Del Mar over-crossing to...















