Fire damages St. Patrick’s Parish
WATSONVILLE—A fire that severely damaged St. Patrick’s Catholic Parish on Oct. 17 was arson, Watsonville Police Department confirmed Tuesday.
Church officials say they have video footage of the arson occurring.
It was not clear Tuesday afternoon if there is any suspect information.
Pastor Jason Simas said in...
Candidate filing for November election begins Monday
Candidates interested in running for any of the school or special districts or city offices up for election on Nov. 6 may begin to file candidate papers with either the Santa Cruz County Elections Department for districts, or the appropriate City Clerks’ Office for city offices, beginning Monday.
Santa Cruz Gives nonprofits double in seventh year
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Santa Cruz Gives is back, and the annual countywide crowdfunding holiday campaign is bigger than ever.
Following a year that saw skyrocketing donations, Santa Cruz Gives has doubled the number of nonprofits it will raise funds for from 40 to 80.
The online campaign,...
Pharmacy robbery suspect nabbed in Oakland
WATSONVILLE—A man suspected of robbing the Walgreens store in Watsonville was arrested in Oakland Sunday.
Watsonville police said the suspect, Elben Ramos, 26, entered the pharmacy at Walgreens on Freedom Boulevard around 7am on Saturday. He jumped over the counter and filled a bag with...
Two shot in Santa Cruz, suspects flee
Two people were shot Friday night on the west side of Santa Cruz, according to Santa Cruz Police.
Around 8pm SCPD got reports of shots fired on Almar Avenue at Rankin Street in a typically quiet residential area between Mission Street and Delaware Avenue.
“We can...
Panelists to discuss the future of democracy
With partisan politics in Washington dividing the nation, leaders from both sides of the political spectrum will sit down and talk about the state of the country and how to move forward during the return of “Saving Democracy.”
Fatal crash shuts down Highway 1 early Saturday
Man was walking on highway near Emeline Avenue.
Rio Theater concert to benefit Andy Vargas Foundation
WATSONVILLE—Wherever he is touring in the world, Santana lead singer Andy Vargas makes sure to let everyone know about his hometown of Watsonville.
“I’ve always been proud to be from Watsonville,” Vargas said. “I tell people that they’ve probably ate our berries or drank our...
Soroptimists present awards to local women
The Soroptimist International of Watsonville presented four local women with the Live Your Dream award, at the annual awards dinner on April 2 at the California Grill.
County Supervisors approve draft BESS ordinance
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday moved forward with proposed rules aimed at regulating large-scale battery energy storage systems, which if...





















