Police ramp up traffic, pedestrian enforcement
Watsonville Police ratcheted up bike and pedestrian safety enforcement operations on Thursday with focused enforcement on motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists.
Sheriff's to discuss license plate reader at meeting
In response to increased gun-related violence along the Soquel Drive corridor between Highway 1 and 41st Avenue, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is considering the temporarily deploying a stationary Automated License Plate Reader to generate investigative leads and prevent future acts of violence.
FBI, police seek missing children
The FBI, Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office and California Highway Patrol is asking for the public's help in finding three missing children.
Volunteer Center celebrates National Volunteer Week
Local residents are invited to join the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, fellow nonprofits, and community leaders in celebrating volunteerism during National Volunteer Week, happening April 15-21.
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.
Man arrested for drug, gun possession
A Watsonville man was arrested Thursday after police found drugs and guns at two of his residences and in his vehicle.
Demolishing the past for a new Starbucks
A piece of Watsonville’s history was torn to the ground Monday as a wrecking crew demolished the Taqueria Mi Tierra restaurant on Freedom Boulevard.
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