California State Parks announces $4.1m for park projects
California State Parks announced last week the selection of 26 local park projects that will receive grants totaling $4.1 million from the California Habitat Conservation Fund (HCF) Grant Program, including one in Watsonville and two others in Santa Cruz County.
Capitola officials to consider new hotel
The Capitola Planning Commission, City Council, and the public weighed in on a proposal for an 89-room hotel in the heart of the seaside village.
Local detailer lands presidential project
Angel Gomez said his passion for vehicles started at a young age.
Aromas organization to host healthy soil workshop
Terra Cultura organization co-directors Rachel and Jessica Wohlander are inviting the South County community to join them tomorrow for a special workshop.
National Night Out returns Tuesday
On Tuesday neighborhoods throughout the City of Watsonville will join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “36th Annual National Night Out” (NNO) crime and drug prevention event.
Coroner: Gilroy Garlic Festival gunman shot himself
The Santa Clara County Medical examiner has reported that the man who shot and killed three people and wounded 12 others at the Gilroy Garlic Festival on July 28 shot himself, contradicting earlier reports that police officers shot him.
Couple takes helm of Watsonville Salvation Army
When Thelma Jimenez was a young girl growing up in Albuquerque, N.M, her family was suffering from homelessness.
Mariners girls tennis on cusp of repeating as SCCAL champion
Aptos completed the regular season series sweep against Scotts Valley following a 5-2 victory in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League action Oct. 15.
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