CASA welcomes newest advocates for children in foster care
Twenty-six new volunteers were sworn in as Court Appointed Special Advocates on March 6 by Judge Rebecca Connolly.
Seniors graduate from A Matter of Balance class
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville City Councilwoman Rebecca Garcia recently awarded certificates to 10 senior citizens at the Watsonville Senior Center who graduated from the A Matter of Balance program.
The national program run by the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County RSVP is designed to reduce the fear...
DA: Tips on avoiding senior scams
Seniors in Pajaro Village, Bay Village and Pajaro Vista were brought up to speed on a number of current scams Thursday, from phone and text messages, U.S. Postal Service, credit and debit cards, and even door to door methods in a town hall meeting...
Habitat for Humanity’s Watsonville ReStore location opening next month
WATSONVILLE—Swift efforts are underway to open a new Habitat for Humanity ReStore in downtown Watsonville.
The national second-hand retail store is aiming for a mid-August soft opening in the behemoth 9,700-square-foot building at 555 Main St. that once served as a grocery store, a furniture...
Covid-19 outbreak reported at Santa Cruz Main Jail
SANTA CRUZ—Several inmates at Santa Cruz County Main Jail tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday in what jail officials say is the most significant outbreak since the start of the pandemic.
According to Sheriff’s Sgt. Daniel Robbins, about 12 inmates have tested positive are under quarantine...
The Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture 57th Annual Awards Dinner Auction & Dance.
The Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture 57th Annual Awards Dinner Auction & Dance.
That’s Amore
At the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds on Saturday, February 2, 2019 | 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM
CHP target impaired drivers for New Year’s weekend
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The California Highway Patrol will ratchet up its roadway vigilance over the New Year’s weekend by conducting a Maximum Enforcement Period from 6:01pm Dec. 30 through 11:59pm Jan. 2. During that time, all available CHP officers will be out on patrol with...
Council to weigh budget cuts, cannabis rules adjustments Tuesday
WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville City Council at its Tuesday night meeting will take its first look at the proposed restructured budget for the 2020/21 fiscal year, which includes seven layoffs and the elimination of all sports programs.
The council is also expected to make major changes to...
Watsonville City Council to mull plastic bag, oversize vehicle parking ordinances
The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday is set to consider two ordinances aimed at reducing plastic waste at retail checkouts and tightening rules on...
