An inflated sense of fun
A Sand City family with a successful bounce-house business there has opened a second location in downtown Watsonville.
Children’s art on show
Children's book illustrator Elizabeth Gomez talks about her artwork Thursday during an exhibit reception for Amesti Elementary students as part of the El Pajaro Community Development Corporation and Plaza Vigil annual Art Show.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk unveils new main entrance
In 1909, employees of the recently-opened Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk gathered at its entrance to capture a moment that has been enjoyed by future generations.
SCPD chief set to retire
Santa Cruz Police Chief Kevin Vogel, who will be retiring on June 2, was recognized during the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk's summer kick-off party Thursday in the Cocoanut Grove.
WHS agriculture class grows, donates vegetables
The Watsonville High School Future Farmers of America Chapter grew and harvested nearly 600 pounds of vegetables this term, and donated it to Second Harvest Food Bank.
Accused doctor pleads not guilty
The Santa Cruz neurosurgeon facing 10 felonies for allegedly sexually abusing three children pleaded not guilty in Santa Cruz County Superior Court Friday.
Sheriff’s office: Beware of kidnapping, bail scams
Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Sgt. Chris Clark on Tuesday said that residents have been targeted recently by a so-called virtual kidnapping scam.
Local team earns top prize
A pair of students from a Santa Cruz-based home school program took a top prize earlier this month at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Los Angeles.
Community briefs, May 25: Memorial Day ceremony honors fallen soldiers
Community briefs, May 25, 2017
Woman dies in head-on crash in Felton
A Felton woman died early Saturday morning in a head-on crash on Highway 9 north of Felton.
The California Highway Patrol said the 80-year-old woman...