Police: Man abused teen for three years
Watsonville Police on Thursday arrested a man suspected of sexually abusing a teenage girl.
Obon Festival returns Sunday
The Watsonville Buddhist Temple will host its annual Obon Festival Sunday with an afternoon of dedication and dancing.
Watsonville Police: Men were running 'chop shop'
Two Watsonville men were arrested Thursday after detectives searching their residence found “tens of thousands of dollars” worth of stolen items, Watsonville Police spokeswoman Michelle Pulido said.
Crews replace damaged Highway 1 guardrail
A crew from Caltrans replaces a guardrail Thursday morning on northbound Highway 1 near the South Green Valley Road exit.
New foundation formed to support county animal shelter
The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter has taken a new step in its mission to support the county’s neediest animals.
Big-rig flips on Hwy 101 in Aromas
A big rig ended up on its side on the northbound entrance to Highway 101 at Highway 129 Thursday in Aromas around 10:30 a.m.
Proposition 50 starts strong, with 64% of the statewide vote
This story has been updated with new results and with a statement from the Santa Cruz County Republican party chair.
Statewide voting results Wednesday morning...
