Farmers Insurance agents support local teachers
Farmers Insurance agents Dwight Lynn and Jacqueline S. Barrios honored local classroom teachers in partnership with their principals, Elaine Parker of Amesti Elementary and Amy Thomas of Watsonville Charter School of the Arts (WCSA), for their contributions to the students and their families in the community of Watsonville.
Watsonville man celebrates 100th birthday
Robert Lyons Sr. celebrated his 100th birthday Saturday at his family home, 50 Beverly Drive in Watsonville, where he has lived for 65 years.
CASA executive director announces retirement
After six years as the executive director of CASA of Santa Cruz County, Cynthia Druley will retire in August.
Walgreens to pay fine for overcharging, selling expired items
Santa Cruz County District Attorney Jeffrey Rosell on Tuesday announced the settlement of a civil law enforcement action against Walgreens Company.
Local authors promote ocean advocacy
Kim Steinhardt loves sea otters. For anyone who grew up on the Northern California coast, this declaration might not be that surprising — but Steinhardt is pretty certain most don’t reach his level of fixation.
Community briefs, Jan. 30: Ella’s at the Airport benefiting Pajaro Valley Climate Action
Community briefs, Jan. 30, 2018
James Kohut sued by former patient
The former Santa Cruz neurosurgeon who now sits in jail accused of multiple counts of child rape now has new legal woes.
Community briefs, Jan. 27: Poster and poetry contests entries being accepted
Community briefs, Jan. 27, 2018
Local company to offer free Wi-Fi in plaza
People who spend time in Watsonville Plaza eating their lunch, talking to friends or just relaxing in the sun can now engage in a new activity: surfing the internet.
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...