Public invited to weigh in on water projects
The PV Water Board of Directors is inviting the public to hear the latest on the Basin Management Plan Update at its Wednesday meeting.
Builders to pay $125K for mishandling Aptos Village storage tank
The Santa Cruz County Superior Court ordered Barry Swenson Builders, Inc., to pay $125,000 recently as part of a settlement of a civil-environmental prosecution.
Community briefs, Sept. 16: PVUSD challenging community to read 2 million words
Community briefs, Sept. 16, 2017
PHOTO: Possible grenade shuts down Center Street
Watsonville Police shut down Center Street near Lincoln Street Friday afternoon after they reportedly found what appeeared to be a hand grenade in a residence.
Two arrested in attempted homicide
Two Watsonville men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted homicide in a shooting event on Sept. 2 on the 100 block of Roosevelt Street.
Tire thieves strike neighborhoods
Residents of the Martinelli Street area of Watsonville have reported a rash of tire thefts over the past few weeks.
Community briefs, Sept. 14: Residents invited to help clean up sloughs, streets
Community briefs, Sept. 14, 2017
PHOTO: Mole and mariachi
The fifth annual Mole and Mariachi Festival took place Saturday at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
‘Freedom Weekend’ takes aim at human trafficking
A full slate of events is planned for Sept. 15-17 as part of “Freedom Weekend” at Corralitos Community Church, an annual look at the global problem of human trafficking.
Community briefs, Sept. 12: Local jurisdictions recognized for energy efficiency
Community briefs, Sept. 12, 2017
Santa Cruz Wharf to remain closed after damage
Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf will remain closed indefinitely after waves on Monday sheared off a 125-foot section that was already closed and under construction...