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WATSONVILLE—The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has issued an arrest warrant for a Watsonville man they believe fired multiple shots from a handgun into a car on Aug. 16 in Watsonville. Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Ashley Keehn said investigators believe 38-year-old David Setterberg of Watsonville shot...

Community activists, city officials and members of law enforcement are expected to speak to the crowd gathered at the City Plaza on Friday around 7 p.m. and a silent candle light vigil will follow.

SANTA CRUZ — A group of citizens is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the kidnapping and murder of Santa Cruz County resident Tushar Atre. The information must be received no later than Nov. 30. Atre was kidnapped on Oct. 1...

The Santa Cruz Chorale will open its 2018-2019 season with “Christmas With the Chorale” on Dec. 8 and 9.

WATSONVILLE—Brian Orozco prides himself in putting his clients at Functional Fitness Training Center through a vigorous workout that challenges them both physically and mentally. Weaving his way through the Employment Development Board’s system to file an unemployment claim put his strenuous workouts to shame. He tried...

WATSONVILLE—The city of Watsonville has taken its biggest step yet in making a commitment to address climate change locally. On Oct. 26, the City Council unanimously approved the 2030 Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP), aiming to make policy changes in order to cut emissions,...

APTOS—Fire broke out in the historic Bayview Hotel Sunday afternoon. Central Fire Battalion Chief Ryan Peters said a fast response from Central firefighters put a quick lid on the blaze inside the three-story landmark, which he described as a tinderbox.  “We kept it to one room...

WATSONVILLE—Pajaro Valley Unified School District Superintendent Michelle Rodriguez has been named Superintendent of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 10.  The region covers 42 school districts in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties. “It is a pleasure and privilege to...

The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday will consider a series of utility rate increases over the next five years to fund infrastructure upgrades they say will help meet new regulations and keep water, wastewater and solid waste systems financially stable. A new rate study presented...

Santa Cruz County homeless advocates on Friday released a request for proposals to help address the growing number of people living on the streets. At stake is $889,000 from the California Emergency Solutions and Housing program and nearly $9.7 million from the Homeless Emergency Aid Program.