Panel to discuss current state of democracy
“Saving Democracy” will take place June 29 at Twin Lakes Church’s Monschke Hall, 2701 Cabrillo College Drive in Aptos, from 7-9 p.m.
Company fined $56K in pesticide exposure case
The Santa Cruz County Department of Agriculture announced on Friday it will be fining Watsonville-based Los Amigos Harvesting $56,000 over a June 2017 pesticide exposure incident which sickened a number of field workers.
Freedom Rotary dedicates scholarship to Hal Hyde
To honor Hal Hyde’s dedication to education over the years, the Freedom Rotary Club established a scholarship in his name.
Car slams into hotel
A driver rammed a vehicle into a room at the Rio Sands Hotel on Monday.
Treatment aims to keep a lid on mosquitoes
Watsonville was visited by a helicopter Wednesday as it deposited mosquito control granules to 40 acres of local marshes. The project, started at 8 a.m. and included portions of Watsonville Slough, Pinto Lake County Park, Sunset State Beach pond and Atkinson pond, said Paul Binding, manager of Santa Cruz County Mosquito Abatement/Vector Control.
California lifts '50-mile rule' for migrant farmworker families
A controversial California rule was lifted last week, allowing migrant workers with children to remain in one location during the school year.
Man arrested for attempted murder
A Watsonville man was arrested Tuesday at his home for charges of attempted murder after he allegedly fired a gun into a residence.
Hospice promotes growing palliative care program
Hospice of Santa Cruz County's palliative care program moved from a pilot in 2016 to an ongoing service last year.
Car shatters utility pole on Highway 1
Emergency officials prepare to take a man to the emergency room Monday after his Toyota Camry drifted off of Highway 1 south of Watsonville at Jensen Road.
St. Francis, Watsonville to meet for PCAL season opener | High...
St. Francis is hosting Watsonville this weekend for the anticipated start of Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division-North play.
The crosstown rivals will square off...