‘Ponytail’ creator killed in plane crash
Gordon Leroy Holley, better known as Lee Holley, whose comic strip “Ponytail” ran in 300 newspapers across the U.S. including the Register-Pajaronian, died March 26 when his small plane crashed at Marina Municipal Airport. He was 85.
NAMI of Santa Cruz to hold benefit concert
National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) of Santa Cruz will be holding a special benefit concert at Cabrillo College’s Samper Recital Hall on Sunday.
Watsonville author releases second novel
Author Jesse J. Elliot, also known as Julie Hanks of Watsonville, will be signing copies of her new book, “Lost in Time.”
Pajaro Valley Business Expo
Pajaro Valley Chamber presents: Soaring to New Heights Business Expo. Thursday, April 26 2018 | 4:00pm - 7:00pm at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. In addition to all the great Chamber businesses enjoy food, fun and prizes!! Admission Free and everyone is welcome!
R-P sports editor earns honors from CNPA
Nunez, a Watsonville High, Cabrillo College and San Jose State alumnus, finished second in the best Sports Section category, and also placed third in Special Sports Section and Sports Action Photo.
Police ramp up traffic, pedestrian enforcement
Watsonville Police ratcheted up bike and pedestrian safety enforcement operations on Thursday with focused enforcement on motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists.
Sheriff's to discuss license plate reader at meeting
In response to increased gun-related violence along the Soquel Drive corridor between Highway 1 and 41st Avenue, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is considering the temporarily deploying a stationary Automated License Plate Reader to generate investigative leads and prevent future acts of violence.
FBI, police seek missing children
The FBI, Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office and California Highway Patrol is asking for the public's help in finding three missing children.
Countywide history fair set for Watsonville
In the late 1800s, Claus Spreckels ran a mill that processed locally grown sugar beets, a thriving industry that is generally credited with seeing...
