Practicing social distancing
The Santa Cruz METRO bus system is maintaining regular schedules during the coronavirus crisis and they’ve bolstered their routine cleaning. They operate a fleet of 98 buses on 26 fixed routes.
“While we will try to provide as much service as possible, customers should...
Run raises funds for fallen officers
APTOS—Around 120 people from various Santa Cruz County law enforcement and first responder sectors ran through The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park in the sixth annual Never Forget Memorial Relay on Sunday.
Numerous employees from local fire and police agencies and the probation, sheriff’s...
Envision Fitness & Nutrition launches youth program
WATSONVILLE—A new program has launched at Envision Fitness & Nutrition in downtown Watsonville, aiming to support youth by teaching them about health, wellness, stress management and more.
Envision opened in 2020, during the height of the pandemic. They began with virtual health and fitness classes,...
Suspects nabbed in brazen burglary
Two men are in custody and a cache of expensive stolen bikes are back in the owner’s hands following a dramatic smash-and-grab burglary early Thursday.
Photo Story: Aviation Education
Fourth grade students from Mar Vista Elementary School get an up-close view of a Robinson 22 helicopter Tuesday during a tour of the Watsonville Municipal Airport.
Now in its third year, the community outreach program by the Municipal Airport exposed kids to various aspects...
‘Choked up: Artichoke Festival to end after 65 years
The Artichoke Festival has been a mainstay for summer entertainment on the Central Coast for more than six decades, a time for locals to nosh on delicacies and celebrate the crop that helped put the region on the map.
“With deep gratitude and heavy hearts,...
Two arrested in attempted homicide in Santa Cruz
A 16-year-old juvenile and an adult male were arrested Nov. 22 in Santa Cruz on suspicion of attempted homicide in a shooting that left two people injured on the west side of Santa Cruz a week before.
Santa Cruz Police said the suspects are being...
Santa Cruz County gets a new County Executive Officer
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously named Nicole Coburn as its County Executive Officer, making official the unanimous Oct. 8 decision to name her as the final candidate.
The meeting was held in the Scotts Valley City Council Chambers as the...
New leadership, shared priorities: Investing in the future of public safety
As we begin a new year, I want to reflect on the direction of public safety in Watsonville and the leadership helping guide that...
