Santa Cruz police seeking ‘Winnie the Pooh Bandit’
SANTA CRUZ—The Santa Cruz Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a suspect who wore a distinctive Winnie the Pooh sweatshirt while allegedly committing a burglary at the Costco store in Santa Cruz in March.
In addition, the man is wanted for...
Lawsuit filed in 2016 shooting
The family of a 15-year-old who was shot to death in Watsonville last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office and the County of Santa Cruz.
California Grill to host annual Cancer Support Day
Last year, the owners of the California Grill of the Pajaro Valley raised more than $18,000 during its annual Cancer Support Day.
Soquel man dies in solo-vehicle crash
APTOS—A Soquel man died in a solo-vehicle crash early Saturday morning, California Highway Patrol officer Alyssa Gutierrez said.
Just before 1am Carlos Deleon, 42, was traveling west on Soquel Drive in a 2005 Pontiac G6. For unknown reasons, Deleon lost control and smashed into a...
Grant to boost traffic safety for WPD
The Watsonville Police Department has been awarded two grants, totaling $105,000, from the California Office of Traffic Safety for a year-long program of special enforcement and public awareness efforts to prevent traffic-related deaths and injuries.
Royal Oaks man dies in rollover crash
This story has been updated with the victim's name and photo. Additionally, the victim is from Royal Oaks.
The California Highway Patrol is asking for the public’s help in finding the driver of a pickup involved in a rollover crash Saturday in Las Lomas that...
Q&A: Valéria Miranda highlights new exhibit, Porter Building
The community is invited to an opening reception for “Emergence” on June 4 from 2-4pm at Pajaro Valley Art’s (PVA) Sudden Street Gallery. This multimedia exhibit celebrates artists emerging onto the art scene, exploring new media, presenting new bodies of work, and/or completing higher...
K&D Landscaping earns top honors
K&D Landscaping Inc. of Watsonville took home a number of awards at the annual California Landscape Contractors Association Convention in San Diego on Nov. 12.
Man arrested in January shooting case
A man suspected in a January shooting was arrested at his home in Moss Landing Thursday morning.
Watsonville, Santa Cruz oppose sexually violent predator placement
The cities of Watsonville and Santa Cruz are opposing the proposed placement of a man deemed a sexually violent predator, and are urging residents...





















