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
Police nab arson suspect
Watsonville Police are crediting social media with helping them nab a 16-year-old arson suspect who allegedly started a fire at Starlight Elementary School on Aug. 27.
Aptos’ Casey MacConnell wins thrice at Santa Cruz County Meet of...
Aptos senior Casey MacConnell took home three first place medals—two individual and one team—that he captured at the second annual Santa Cruz County Meet...