County opposes offshore drilling proposal
Santa Cruz County on Tuesday formally opposed a federal proposal that could allow new offshore oil and gas leasing off the California coast.
The Board of Supervisors submitted comments to the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management objecting to...
City Council approves draft parking ordinance
The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance that largely prohibits oversized vehicles from parking on city streets, while adding several exceptions at the request of council members.
As originally written, the ordinance would have barred vehicles more than 7 feet tall, 7 1/2...
Cabrillo board approves new $306K president contract
The Cabrillo College Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved a contract for Jenn Capps to be its new President and Superintendent.
Capps’ 3 1/2-year contract—which includes an option to renew—includes a $306,000 salary, a $4,885 yearly doctoral stipend and a $667 monthly car allowance, along...
New leadership, shared priorities: Investing in the future of public safety
As we begin a new year, I want to reflect on the direction of public safety in Watsonville and the leadership helping guide that...
