Watsonville leaders rally to protect ‘vulnerable’ population
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville Mayor Rebecca Garcia had a request during a conference call with Santa Cruz County leaders: don’t forget our Spanish speaking population.
The longtime outspoken community activist now in charge of the county’s most densely populated city and largest Latino community pushed leaders to add...
City Council weighing multiple housing items Tuesday
WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville City Council at its Tuesday meeting is expected to loan Eden Housing $1 million to help the nonprofit developer build a 53-unit affordable apartment complex on Freedom Boulevard.
The loan would come from the City’s Successor Agency Housing Fund, which has a balance...
Feds raid Santa Cruz residence
Agents from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security conducted a raid on a Santa Cruz residence early Friday morning as part of an “ongoing criminal investigation,” DHS spokesman Richard Rocha said.
Man killed on Highway 1 identified
A Watsonville man died Monday after he bolted into oncoming traffic on Highway 1 and was struck by a vehicle near 41st Avenue.
Council mulling temporary ban on new drive-thrus
WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville City Council at its Tuesday meeting will weigh a 45-day ban on the approval of new drive-thrus.
The ban will need ⅘ approval, meaning six of the seven council members will need to vote yes in order for it to pass.
If passed, the...
Carlton Road closure set for Thursday
On Thursday, Carlton Road at Highway 129 will fully close through December.
CASA names new executive director
Lynne Petrovic will take the helm of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Santa Cruz County as executive director, the organization announced.
Watsonville High Principal Legorreta announces retirement
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville High School Principal Elaine Legorreta, whose career in education began at the school in 1997, will retire at the end of the school year.
She said she wants her replacement to be a person with the energy required for the job, which includes 16-hour...
Watsonville under new leadership| About Town, Dec. 11
Tony Nuñez: On a tear-filled night, Watsonville councilwomen Rebecca Garcia and Trina Coffman-Gomez were sworn in as mayor and vice-mayor, respectivley, Tuesday.
Garcia, a Watsonville native who has more than 30 years of experience in politics, replaced Francisco "Paco" Estrada.
Estrada will continue on the council...
Calles Libres returns to Watsonville after a 7-year hiatus
The public is invited to the Calles Libres (Free Streets) community celebration on the streets of downtown for a car-free festival honoring Día de...
