Sex crimes suspect pleads not guilty
Travis Hernandez, 24, also denied special allegations that he had more than one victim. He is facing 45 years to life in prison if convicted on all charges.
DUI suspect plows into 3 cars
Watsonville Police said Eduardo Racine, 30, plowed into at least three cars on Blackburn Street between East Beach Street and Riverside Drive in his red Ford Focus.
A visit to the moon
Thanks to technology local residents will get a taste of a moon visit in a portable planetarium that will come to Aptos Saturday.
Watsonville Police: man filmed himself sexually assaulting children
Watsonville Police Detectives have arrested a man who filmed himself sexually assaulting at least two children.
Obon Festival returns to Watsonville Buddhist Temple
The Watsonville Buddhist Temple will once again host its annual Obon Festival Sunday.
Watsonville hospital buyer to be known soon
The Board of Directors of Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust is meeting tonight to decide whether to move forward on making the purchase, with a public announcement to follow shortly thereafter. The nonprofit has until Sunday to make a decision.
Romo Park up for lease
Once home to the Stoesser Building, the lot has been empty since the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake caused irreparable damage to the historic structure in the heart of Watsonville’s downtown.
Sculpture, painting and photography on display in county building
The work of five artists is currently on exhibit at the Santa Cruz County Government Building, hosted by the Arts Council Santa Cruz County.
Couple caught with nearly four pounds of illegal drugs
Paul Garcia, 30, and Allison Nault, 22, face numerous drug and weapon-related charges.
Watsonville Relay for Life eclipses $100K for second year
Watsonville’s yearly event has raised roughly $1.4 million over its 17-year run, including last year’s $115,207 total.
Two arrested in construction equipment theft scheme
Monterey County sheriff’s detectives arrested two men and recovered more than $300,000 in stolen construction equipment tied to an organized theft ring targeting local...
