Dead woman was stung multiple times
A woman who was found dead in a stand of bushes along Harkins Slough Friday morning suffered multiple stings by either bees or yellowjackets before her death, Watsonville Police Sgt. Brian Ridgway said.
Former NMC High coach writes book on football stories
Phil Maas, a former head coach for the North Monterey County High football team, had one of the best turnaround seasons for any team in Monterey County. He took a group that went from winless to undefeated in the span of a season.
Maas shares...
Man arrested for ‘substantial’ child sex crimes
Juan Manuel Corona, 60, has been charged with lewd and lascivious acts against a child, false imprisonment, and rape by force or fear. He is being held in Santa Cruz County Jail in lieu of $500,000 bail.
Dahlias up close
The annual Dahlia Show by the Monterey Bay Dahlia Society will run Aug. 24-25 at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History.
Railbanking initiative heads to June ballot
SANTA CRUZ—The fate of Santa Cruz County’s rail line is now in the hands of the voters.
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted 4-0 to place on the June 7 ballot an initiative which, if successful, would amend Santa Cruz County’s...
Work wrapping up on WHS cafeteria
WATSONVILLE—The major renovation of the Watsonville High School cafeteria is moving ahead, with floor tile installation near completion and last minute touches being done.
General contractor Avila Construction is heading up the project, estimated at $3.3 million. It is the school’s final allocation from Measure...
City Council delays Project Labor Agreement changes
The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday delayed a decision on changing the Project Labor Agreement (PLA) they have with local unions to perform large infrastructure projects, but not before a contentious hearing that packed the meeting chambers with union workers.
The issue will return to...
Photo story: Watsonville chase ends at levee
Watsonville Police search for two men who jumped out of this Honda sedan late Friday on the Pajaro River levee. The incident began at 9:15pm on Locust Street when police tried to pull over the car with two men aboard. The driver failed to...
Sheriff’s Office arrests 2, seize drugs, weapons and cash
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—An Aptos man has been arrested after a Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team (SET) serving a search warrant found more than 12 pounds of heroin, 1 pound of methamphetamine and a loaded handgun in his residence.
The arrest came after...
Berry season in full swing
The strawberry season is ramping up in Watsonville, with workers on track to outpace last year’s numbers.
Aptos’ Nick Bjorn recognized as SCCAL’s top boys golfer
Aptos High junior Nick Bjorn was named the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League’s Most Valuable Player for his superb play on the golf course...
