Campaign begins for Watsonville Hospital’s Measure N
The governing body that oversees Watsonville Community Hospital has brought the institution back from bankruptcy and the brink of closure since it gained control of the institution last year, and restored local control after years of corporate mismanagement.
But with a lasting $6.7 million debt...
Grand reopening set for restored Capitola Wharf
The City of Capitola invites the public to a Grand Opening of the newly revitalized Capitola Wharf on Wednesday.
“The event will take place at the end of Capitola Wharf, marking the completion of significant upgrades made possible through the Capitola Wharf Resiliency, Public Access...
Sheriff’s office targeting package thieves
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has a message for everyone planning on stealing packages from doorsteps: watch out.
Trump, Congress leaders reach deal to end shutdown
Yielding to mounting pressure and growing disruption, President Donald Trump and congressional leaders on Friday reached a short-term deal to reopen the government for three weeks while negotiations continue over the president's demands for money to build his long-promised wall at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Arrest made in Capitola fatal hit-and-run
Capitola Police arrested a 58-year-old woman Dec. 1 on suspicion of being the driver in a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian on Nov. 18.
“Capitola Police Officers successfully located and arrested Aurora Lopez, a 58-year-old resident of Soquel,” Capitola Police said in a statement....
Long-term Pajaro recovery plan will involve task force
Recovery planning in Pajaro is entering a new long-term phase, more than four months after the Pajaro River levee was breached during heavy rain. The breach flooded the area and caused widespread property and infrastructure damage.
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors received an update...
Art meets nature in latest exhibit in downtown Watsonville
A new art exhibit, which includes workshops and a public tree planting, is set to open at Studio Judy G on Main Street in Watsonville on Jan. 21.
“Trees to Be” features works by more than 50 artists and local organizations who deal with the...
Mariners girls tennis on cusp of repeating as SCCAL champion
Aptos completed the regular season series sweep against Scotts Valley following a 5-2 victory in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League action Oct. 15.
In singles...