FBI links alleged Sheriff’s deputy killer to death of federal officer in Oakland
By Jake Pierce, Good Times
OAKLAND—The Ben Lomond man charged with killing a Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputy on June 6 was also the gunman in the shooting of two law enforcement officers in Oakland last month, U.S. Attorney Dave Anderson alleged Tuesday.
Millbrae resident Robert...
Two pedestrians struck in Seabright area, one dies
Editor's note: This story was updated from an earlier version.
SANTA CRUZ—The woman who was killed in a solo-vehicle crash in the Seabright area Monday has been identified as Allison Endert, who has been involved in local government for decades.
Santa Cruz County Supervisor Ryan Coonerty...
Man found dead from gunshot wound in Santa Cruz Mountains
SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS—The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man on Laurel Road off of Highway 17 as a homicide.
Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Ashley Keehn said deputies on Sunday night were alerted to reports of a man with a gun...
Older adults staying creative while at home
WATSONVILLE—When health officials on March 16 laid out new orders for all Santa Cruz County residents to stay at home as a precaution against the spread of the novel coronavirus, it was meant for everyone. For some Pajaro Valley seniors, the blanket 24/7 rule...
Tattoo parlors, nail salons, other personal services OK to reopen Friday
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Massage therapy, nail salons, tattoo parlors and other personal services can reopen in Santa Cruz County on Friday, the county announced Monday.
The county said those businesses should follow state guidance released by the California Department of Public Health June 12 which requires...
Aptos’ SeaBreeze Tavern burns in Sunday night blaze
By JAKE PIERCE, Good Times
APTOS—The site of the old SeaBreeze Tavern caught fire Sunday night after 9pm, and the blaze quickly grew out of control.
Watsonville Fire Battalion Chief Corey Schaefer said units responded to a reported fire on the Esplanade in Aptos. When they...
La Ciudad está pidiendo al Concejo que elimine sus programas deportivos para el próximo año fiscal
WATSONVILLE—Más de dos docenas de miembros de la comunidad que defienden el valor de los programas deportivos para jóvenes instaron al Concejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Watsonville en su reunión del Martes a no equilibrar su presupuesto a costa de los jóvenes.
La Ciudad...
Man arrested in deputy’s killing makes first court appearance, delays plea
SANTA CRUZ—The man accused of killing a Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputy and trying to kill three other law enforcement officials and a civilian during a June 6 crime spree made his first court appearance Friday, but put off entering a plea until July...
Concejo Municipal de Watsonville amplía las reglas del cannabis
WATSONVILLE—El Concejo Municipal de Watsonville el Martes aprobó una serie de cambios en las reglas de cannabis de la ciudad.
Además de permitir tres dispensarios dentro de los límites de la ciudad y cuadruplicar el tamaño máximo de cultivo, el consejo también implementó programa de...
Local reopening speeds vary by business
WATSONVILLE—Minutes after Santa Cruz County received state approval to reopen barbershops and hair salons on May 30, barber Rigo Navarro said he received the first of what would be a flood of calls from his loyal customers asking when he would be open for...
Photo story: Proposition 50 on ballot, polls open for election day
A group of abut a dozen people wave their signs advocating for YES of Proposition 50 Monday on the Rio Del Mar over-crossing to...
