ICE agents detain man in Watsonville
At least one person was detained in Watsonville on Sunday morning by armed men who appeared to be U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, according to community members who posted video on social media.
The video appeared to show an unidentified man being handcuffed by...
Watsonville community bike ride is July 5
Everyone is invited to pedal along in a community bike ride July 5. Grab your bikes and bring the whole family for a fun ride on the Ohlone Loop Trail. The route, described as gently challenging, starts at 150 Westridge Drive in Watsonville.
The free...
Women’s March returns to Santa Cruz
Tens of thousands of people descended upon downtown Santa Cruz Saturday morning to march for the rights of women.
Evacuation warnings issued for North, Mid and South County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Evacuation “will be necessary” for the people living along Corralitos and Salsipuedes creeks as Santa Cruz County braces for a second major storm in less than a week, officials said Tuesday.
“We are letting people living in those areas know that, in all...
Ambriz, Alaniz served country with honor
WATSONVILLE—When a former member of the military dies, the Freedom Veterans of Foreign War Post 1716 Honor Guard is there to honor them with a rifle salute of three ceremonial volleys.
The service similar to the 21-gun salute is a military-style way to honor veterans...
Rain expected to let up after week-long showers
CENTRAL COAST—With the start of winter 15 days away, the final remnants of fall have set the stage with a blast of cold wet weather, accompanied by several sessions of strong winds.
David King, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service of Monterey, said Watsonville...
Arrest made in attempted murder in Watsonville
Watsonville Police officers arrested a man in an attempted murder investigation.
MIchelle Pulido, spokeswoman for Watsonville Police, said officers responded Saturday night to a stabbing outside a business on the 1000 block of Main Street, where they found a 32-year-old man suffering from multiple stab...
Pump track coming to Ramsay Park
WATSONVILLE—Soon the area’s mountain bikers and BMX riders will have a haven in the heart of the city.
The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a deal with Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz (MBOSC) that will bring a pump track to Ramsay Park by...
Vaccine clinics open to local students | News Briefs
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education has partnered with the Santa Cruz Public Health Department to host several student Covid-19 vaccination clinics for local students.
The clinics got underway Monday at Sequoia High School in Watsonville and Branciforte Middle School in Santa Cruz. Two...
Water main work heads down Union Street
A major water main replacement project in Watsonville is now moving along Union Street as part of the ongoing citywide Water Main Replacement Program.
The project, which began on West Beach between Rodriuez and Main streets in October, continued eastward across Main Street, up East...
Former Major Leaguer John Bowker named new baseball coach at MVC
Monte Vista Christian School earlier this month announced that former Major League Baseball player John Bowker was named the new head coach of the...
