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Proposal could change county’s recycling accessibility

Vision Recycling, a local green waste recycling company, is resisting a proposal from Santa Cruz County that company officials say could lead to a loss of jobs and an increase in traffic.

Suspect found with multiple weapons, ammo, pills

A Watsonville man was arrested Jan. 16 at his Martinelli Street home following a host of charges including being a gang member in possession of a concealed firearm.

Red Cross issues emergency call for blood donors

A donation shortfall over the winter holidays is prompting the American Red Cross to issue an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to give now to prevent a blood shortage.

Photo: Helmet and boots no more

Watsonville Fire Capt. Matt Ryan (right) pays thanks to fellow firefighters from multiple agencies, various police, family and friends Tuesday morning at a farewell breakfast on his final shift as a firefighter. Born in 1962 at the old Watsonville Community Hospital, Ryan said he...

Blues legend to perform in Watsonville

Guitar virtuoso, singer and songwriter Joe Louis Walker will be performing at the Appleton Event Center in Watsonville on Dec. 5

Watsonville man wins Drive for Schools drawing

Drive for Schools raised $702,000 for local schools this year.

California propositions cover several issues

Editor’s note: This is the first entry in a series that will break down the California Propositions going to voters in the Nov. 3 election.  California voters will make a decision on 12 propositions in the upcoming election. The initiatives cover various issues, including the...

Community briefs, March 15: Hospice holding memorial service

Community briefs, March 15, 2018

Coastal Rail Trail breaking ground Jan. 10

On Jan. 10, the Santa Cruz County Friends of the Rail & Trail, the Regional Transportation Commission and the City of Santa Cruz will come together to celebrate the groundbreaking of the first segment of the 32-mile Coastal Rail Trail.
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Watsonville’s Jillian Lerma delivers win over Palma in walk-off fashion |...

Watsonville senior Jillian Lerma delivered a walk-off RBI single in the Wildcatz’s 2-1 win over Palma in extra innings in Pacific Coast Athletic League...