Man suffers major injuries in car vs. bicycle crash
A 45-year-old Watsonville man was seriously injured early Tuesday when a car struck him on his bicycle.
Motorcyclist dies in solo crash
A man died after he crashed his motorcycle into a utility pole on Lewis Road Monday afternoon.
Photo: First phase of ‘Watsonville Brillante’ unveiled
Workers with Nor-Cal Scaffolding on Friday morning finish up their work for the first phase of "Watsonville Brillante," a 1,200-square-foot section of a larger mosaic on the six-story garage abutting Watsonville's Civic Plaza.
When complete, the mosaic, spearheaded by local artist Kathleen Crocetti, will...
Alleged shooter seeks new doctor
The man who allegedly participated in a gang-related shooting nearly three years ago that killed a man and a 4-year-old girl appeared briefly in court Tuesday, where he asked a judge to give him more time to find a neuropsychologist.
Soquel man arrested for illegal possession of gun
A Soquel man was arrested Saturday afternoon after police found an unregistered loaded gun and large capacity magazine at his home.
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Food: The Farm House: Dino’s Stuffed Burger
The Farm House restaurant has been open for some time now, but because our offices are downtown I have not had...
WWII veteran, longtime Cabrillo College instructor dies
Don Young, a longtime Cabrillo College instructor and local author, died in his Aptos home on Oct. 22, at the age of 94.
Man arrested after damaging city elevator
A man was arrested Feb. 1 after surveillance footage caught him using a torch lighter to damage a city elevator.
SCPD challenges drivers to ‘silence’ the distraction
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and Santa Cruz Police Department (SCPD) will be joining law enforcement agencies statewide stopping drivers who violate California’s hands-free cell phone law.
Protecting the reef
The public attends a reception for "Crochet Coral Reef" Thursday at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center on the west side of Santa Cruz.
June 14: several notable historic events, Trump’s military parade
June 14 is a significant date in our country's history.
On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the United States Flag Act resolution....