Santa Cruz, Monterey counties will lift mask mandates on Feb. 16
In alignment with the state, 11 Bay Area counties, including Monterey and Santa Cruz, and the City of Berkeley will lift universal mask requirements for most indoor public settings on Feb. 16.
Unvaccinated individuals over the age of 2 will continue to be required to...
PHOTO: Cub Scout Pack 515 recognized
Cub Scout Pack 515 of Corralitos was honored by Watsonville Mayor Oscar Rios and the City Council for their efforts during Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 16.
Widespread opium fields cut down
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced recently that they located and eradicated seven opium poppy growing operations in Monterey County.
CHP: DUI suspect rolled car, kept driving
A San Jose man was arrested Thursday for driving under the influence of alcohol after allegedly rolling his vehicle, and then driving to a Scotts Valley residence, California Highway Patrol Officer Sam Courtney said.
Man arrested for allegedly molesting child at daycare
A Watsonville man was arrested Thursday morning on allegations of sexual abuse of a minor at a Watsonville daycare facility.
Ramon Castillo-Ruiz, 28, was charged with lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14, and possession of a controlled substance. He was booked into...
Freedom Rotary donates to organizations
The Freedom Rotary Club presented grants to three local organizations during its Tuesday meeting.
Wild land blaze quickly knocked down
Firefighters quickly knocked down a wild land blaze on the 900 block of Main Street Friday.
Photo: Dance Around the World packs Mello Center
Mohamed Bangoura of West Africa leads a group dance with local elementary school students and their teachers Friday at the Mello center during the Dance Around the World concert put on by Tandy Beal and Co.
Neighborhood Court program seeks volunteers
A Santa Cruz County justice program that places reconciliation over punishment has helped more than 240 people keep criminal convictions off their record since its inception in 2020, with just one case of recidivism.
Now, the Santa Cruz County Neighborhood Courts program is seeking volunteers...
Supervisors to consider fate to Redman-Hirahara House in August
Few would question the assertion that the 128-year-old Redman-Hirahara House is showing its age.
Languishing in a parcel on the outskirts of Watsonville and visible from Highway 1, it has withstood wet winters, driving rain, scorching summers and, no doubt, inhabitation by multiple species of...
Letters to the editor Oct. 31-Nov. 13
Trump is a Vector of Chaos
Using a phrase I learned from my wife's family, this is only my “pee pot opinion”, but I've been...
