Red Cross blood shortage continues
Thousands of people have responded to the emergency call for blood and platelet donations issued by the American Red Cross in early July. Still, there continues to be an emergency need for donors of all blood types, especially type O, to give now to address a severe blood shortage.
Volunteers boost Camphill Communities
Workers from K&D Landscaping of Watsonville volunteer their efforts last week to fortify a stone patio with fresh grout at Camphill Communities, a life-sharing community for adults with developmental disabilities near Santa Cruz.
2004 murder suspect makes first court appearance
Mario Lozano, the 37-year-old man accused of stabbing 17-year-old Isaac Guzman to death in Watsonville in 2004, made his first appearance in court Friday to face a first degree murder charge.
Santa Cruz man arrested for alleged sex crimes
A Santa Cruz man was arrested Friday for allegedly attempting to have “inappropriate and unlawful” contact with a juvenile under 16, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office announced via Facebook.
PHOTO: Turn proves too tight for big rig
A big rig is stalled in an awkward angle at the corner of Buena Vista Drive at San Andreas Road Friday.
Fitness Evolution agrees to settle fraud case
Santa Cruz County District Attorney Jeffrey Rosell announced Thursday that Fitness Evolution has agreed to a settlement paying approximately $1.8 million in penalties, restitution and costs.
Breastfeeding fair, walk returns
The 12th annual Breastfeeding Health Fair and Walk will return Aug. 10 from 3-6 p.m. at the Watsonville Plaza.
Business brief: Matthew Jones Agency hosts mixer
Farmers Insurance Matthew Jones Agency, 106 Airport Blvd. Suite 101 in Watsonville will host a Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture mixer on Aug. 9 from 5-7 p.m.
Police maintain watch on suicidal man
Watsonville Police maintain positions outside a home on Westwind Court near Pioneer Cemetery Wednesday.
Watsonville High celebrates homecoming
Hundreds of Watsonville High School students participated in the traditional homecoming parade Wednesday, which is a precursor to a Thursday rally and the Friday...