Pajaro spared serious flooding through preparation, work
PAJARO—The Pajaro River came within a few inches of overtopping its banks—and overwhelming the structures put in place to stop flooding—during the series of atmospheric rivers that swept through the region in the early part of January.
That is according to Monterey County Water Resources...
Try This | July 26, 2019
"Try This" is a weekly column that celebrates local businesses — especially eateries, watering holes, coffee shops and the like.
Masked music | About Town
Musician Eric Schowacherg was out performing a string of popular Holiday tunes on his violin in downtown Santa Cruz, over the weekend.
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A Watsonville man died early Friday morning in a solo-vehicle crash on Amesti Road.
California Highway Patrol officer Sam Courtney said, however, that the...
Two suspects arrested with stolen tractor
Monterey County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested two subjects for conspiracy to commit a felony and being in possession of a stolen tractor.
One subject was also found to be a convicted felon in possession of methamphetamine and ammunition.
On April 20 Sheriff’s Deputies got a report of...
Cal Fire: prepare for heavy fire season
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Santa Cruz County’s top fire official on Tuesday warned that, because of a lackluster rainy season, the ongoing drought and low reservoirs, the upcoming fire season could be as bad or worse than last year’s.
“As we look back at last year, anything...
Homeless population assists flood recovery in Watsonville, Pajaro
WATSONVILLE—As the waters recede from the recent floods that ravaged South Santa Cruz and North Monterey counties, residents have been returning to their homes and starting to clear the debris that overtook their dwellings.
In Watsonville, homeowners are getting help from members of the community...
Authorities seeking animal fighting suspects
Prompted by several instances of suspected illegal animal fighting in the Watsonville area, local animal welfare officials are asking for help from the public.
Sheriff: Suspects in fatal Aptos High stabbing are ‘gang-involved’
APTOS—Santa Cruz County Sheriff Jim Hart said during a community forum Thursday night that the two suspects who stabbed their 17-year-old classmate to death on Tuesday at Aptos High School were “gang-involved,” and that they will likely face gang enhancement charges from the District...
New electric supply store opens in Watsonville
Platt celebrated its new store on 2 Hangar Way in Watsonville with a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday.
Watsonville’s Guillen records five goals in trounce over King City |...
Watsonville senior forward Diego Guillen notched five goals in the Wildcatz's 7-2 thumping win over King City in Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division...





















