Emergency dispatchers: Man shoots two people, stabbed by victim
Sheriff’s deputies are currently responding to a report of a shooting and stabbing on Loma Verde Place off of Trout Gulch Road in the Aptos Hills.
Dead body investigated as suspicious
A man found dead on Saturday along North Rodeo Gulch Road has been identified as Bernardo Rodas, 41, of Santa Cruz.
PHOTO: Sandbags pile up in Watsonville
Workers with the City of Watsonville use a forklift and a dump truck to haul away thousands of sandbags from a lot on Bridge Street Tuesday. Chris Miranda of Neighborhood Services said sandbags can no longer be dropped off at the site. He said...
Reel Work Labor Film Festival stopping in Watsonville
The 18th annual Reel Work May Day Labor Film Festival begins on Sunday and will run through May 4.
Capitola Wharf repair underway
State and city officials joined around 100 people recently to kick off repairs of the storm-damaged Capitola Wharf.
Attendees spoke about a multi-year journey that led to the groundbreaking ceremony.
“This wharf for 130 years has been an essential part of this community,” said Congressman Jimmy...
PHOTO: Downtown Watsonville lights up
Watsonville Plaza is aglow with thousands of colorful lights as part of the City of Watsonville's annual holiday celebrations. Next on the calendar is the annual Santa Tour around the city Dec. 13-15, where Santa and his elves and others tour area schools and...
Chances of thunderstorms loom after triple-digit heat hits Pajaro Valley
CENTRAL COAST—Summer came out swinging on its first day Tuesday, dishing out a high in Watsonville of 99 degrees and a whopping 104 in Corralitos.
“We had a high-pressure system over our area and much of the state, bringing very high temperatures,” said National Weather...
Darryl and Glenda Welty celebrate 70th anniversary
The children of Darryl and Glenda Welty are pleased to announce the 70th wedding anniversary of their parents.
Darryl and Glenda were married Aug. 24, 1950 at Glad Tidings Church in Hanford. Both attended Hanford High School where they met and fell in love. Darryl...
Proposition 50 starts strong, with 64% of the statewide vote
This story has been updated with new results and with a statement from the Santa Cruz County Republican party chair.
Statewide voting results Wednesday morning showed Proposition 50 ahead by a large margin, with just over 63% of Californians voting yes, and 77.2% of Santa...
From our archives: Funds drive
Members of Native Daughters prepare for a holiday event on Oct. 26, 1959 in Watsonville. (Sam Vestal/Pajaronian file)



















