Grand Jury reports call for jail oversight, praise PVUSD’s covid response
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury has released the results of its eight latest investigations, which typically delve into the inner workings of county and city governmental operations.
While the subjects of the investigations are required to submit responses, they do not...
PV Trustees approve campus officers at WHS, PVHS
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District on Sept. 11 unanimously approved a contract to utilize Watsonville Police officers at Watsonville and Pajaro high schools, a move that drew both scorn and praise from the people attending the board meeting.
But it may be a while...
Tallying weather damage; new storm on deck
A powerful winter storm roared through the Monterey Bay Sunday, tossing power poles and trees to the ground, closing roads, and flooding streets and homes.
Demanding Divestment
After a late spring rain storm hit the area over the weekend, UC Santa Cruz students continued their protest of the Israel-Gaza war, occupying the University’s Quarry Plaza in an action meant to pressure the school into divesting from companies tied to Israel and...
Breakthrough in College Pipeline Project
Construction crews are wrapping up a sizable section of the College Lake Pipeline Project on Bridge Street in front of the Watsonville Buddhist Temple after drilling delays.
Marcus Mendiola, Water Conservation and Outreach Specialist with the Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency, said “the pipe is...
Wild land fire chars 5 acres in Scotts Valley
A wild land fire ate up five acres of trees and brush Sunday afternoon off of Conference Drive in Scotts Valley.
Watsonville cuts ribbon on Greg Caput community room
When former Santa Cruz County Supervisor Greg Caput was serving in the 4th District seat, one of his goals was to bring more county services to Watsonville.
It was fitting, then, when several county officials gathered in the new South County Government Center on Thursday...
Feds: Man advertised drug sale app on campus-wide posters
Federal and local investigators say they thwarted a plan by a UC Santa Cruz student to sell illegal drugs with a smartphone app after he reportedly advertised the services on posters around campus.
PHOTOS: Freedom Rotary sponsors mural
Members of the Rotary Club of Freedom celebrate a new mural they sponsored next to Flodberg Park Tuesday. President Trina Coffman-Gomez (center) said artist Erika Rosendale (holding scissors) created the 100-foot mural that reflects the words, vibrant, freedom and playful. Rosendale has created numerous...
PHOTO: Turn proves too tight for big rig
A big rig is stalled in an awkward angle at the corner of Buena Vista Drive at San Andreas Road Friday.
Powerful storms clobber Central Coast
A string of strong winter storms slammed the Central Coast over the past several days, toppling power and communication lines, knocking down scores of...
