Watsonville City Council to consider changes to retail cannabis ordinance
The City of Watsonville is looking to make its first update to its retail cannabis business ordinance in four years.
On Oct. 10, the City Council considered 16 tweaks to the ordinance.
Proposed changes include allowing a new establishment, opening more of the city to new...
Corralitos Feed and Pet Supplies opens second location
Since closing early in 2017 after 40 years under the same ownership, Valley Feed on Freedom Boulevard has become the second location for Corralitos Feed and Pet Supplies.
Serial rooftop burglar arrested, again
WATSONVILLE—A man with a history of burglarizing businesses by entering through their rooftops was arrested again on Aug. 25, when he allegedly broke into Cabrillo College’s Watsonville campus, Watsonville Police spokeswoman Michelle Pulido said.
Fermin Sanchez, 33, faces new burglary and trespassing charges. He was...
Aptos flag poles come down
APTOS—Four 160-foot flag poles that once served as radio towers and loomed over the heavily-traveled intersection of State Park Drive at Highway 1 were brought back to Earth Tuesday.
A crew from the Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. used a huge crane to grab onto...
Road upgrades move forward
A new traffic signal is nearing completion at the corner of Sydney Avenue at Freedom Boulevard in Watsonville.
A show of unity
Across Watsonville, throughout Santa Cruz County and around the U.S., people came out Tuesday to meet their neighbors, have dinner, play games and simply enjoy the late summer evening.
Activism through art
A series of exhibits and events, highlighting local artists and their role in activism and social change, will soon kick off in Santa Cruz.
Pajaro watershed focus of climate talk
About 80 people gathered Monday in the historic Aromas Community Grange after the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) selected the Pajaro River Watershed as one of five watersheds to pilot the Watershed Resilience Program.
The initiative, which is supported by a $2 million grant...
Suspect sought after abandoning puppy in bag near Highway 1
WATSONVILLE—Police are asking for the public’s help in tracking down a suspect in an animal abuse case.
Ashley Keehn of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said that on March 26 a motorist discovered a severely injured and underweight 4-month-old golden retriever (mix) puppy beneath...
Man arrested in Capitola assault
A Capitola man was arrested after he allegedly assaulted two people with a metal pipe on Sept. 18.
Antwain Tiliman, 55, was charged with attempted...
