One for the books
A Watsonville teen has far surpassed her goal of collecting books for young people, and on Friday gave the books away.
Photojournalism showcased
Students from Renaissance High School take time Friday to visit the current exhibit at the Pajaro Valley Gallery, "Witness: Photojournalism,” featuring works by Tarmo Hannula, Bob Fitch, Joe Ravetz, Shmuel Thaler and Sam Vestal, which runs through May 21.
Fashion show benefits playground
The Aptos Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Hats off to Spring Fashion” event is not only a way to check out the latest fashions from local businesses, but also a chance to benefit a local organization.
Police in Pursuit event supports Special Olympics
Local law enforcement officers from a number of surrounding counties will take to the racetrack to “fund-race” for Special Olympics Northern California (SONC) at the 2017 Police in Pursuit event on Friday at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville.
Art and film festival comes to Monterey Bay
The Monterey Bay Art & Film Festival for Youth will present three days of film, music and art workshops across the Monterey Bay.
Fight sends man to hospital
A man was taken to the hospital late Tuesday morning after a fight with two suspects.
Lines come down on Freedom Boulevard
A Pacific Gas and Electric worker helps disable a 40,000-volt power line that collapsed Wednesday on the 1400 block of Freedom Boulevard.
Breath of fresh air
Santa Cruz County fared well in an air quality report released Wednesday, which state officials say is a testament to California’s stringent environmental laws.
Sweltering heat wave cancels PCAL cross country center meets
After giving it much consideration, the Pacific Coast Athletic League this week was forced to cancel the second cross country center meet of the...