NAMI of Santa Cruz to hold benefit concert
National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) of Santa Cruz will be holding a special benefit concert at Cabrillo College’s Samper Recital Hall on Sunday.
‘Ponytail’ creator killed in plane crash
Gordon Leroy Holley, better known as Lee Holley, whose comic strip “Ponytail” ran in 300 newspapers across the U.S. including the Register-Pajaronian, died March 26 when his small plane crashed at Marina Municipal Airport. He was 85.
Watsonville author releases second novel
Author Jesse J. Elliot, also known as Julie Hanks of Watsonville, will be signing copies of her new book, “Lost in Time.”
Community briefs, April 20: Steampunk zombie western novel Kickstarter launched
Community briefs, April 20, 2018
Pajaro Valley Business Expo
Pajaro Valley Chamber presents: Soaring to New Heights Business Expo. Thursday, April 26 2018 | 4:00pm - 7:00pm at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. In addition to all the great Chamber businesses enjoy food, fun and prizes!! Admission Free and everyone is welcome!
Teen arrested in April 8 homicide
A 15-year-old juvenile was arrested Thursday afternoon for the murder of a 26-year-old man on April 8.
Police ramp up traffic, pedestrian enforcement
Watsonville Police ratcheted up bike and pedestrian safety enforcement operations on Thursday with focused enforcement on motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists.
Sheriff's to discuss license plate reader at meeting
In response to increased gun-related violence along the Soquel Drive corridor between Highway 1 and 41st Avenue, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is considering the temporarily deploying a stationary Automated License Plate Reader to generate investigative leads and prevent future acts of violence.
FBI, police seek missing children
The FBI, Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office and California Highway Patrol is asking for the public's help in finding three missing children.
Volunteer Center celebrates National Volunteer Week
Local residents are invited to join the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, fellow nonprofits, and community leaders in celebrating volunteerism during National Volunteer Week, happening April 15-21.
St. Francis, Watsonville to meet for PCAL season opener | High...
St. Francis is hosting Watsonville this weekend for the anticipated start of Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division-North play.
The crosstown rivals will square off...