New cannabis licensing manager named
County Administrative Officer Carlos J. Palacios announced that Robin Bolster-Grant is the county’s new cannabis licensing manager.
Santa Cruz METRO gets additional Covid-19 funding
The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) will receive an additional $13.5 million of emergency funding through the federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act.
Approved by Congress in December of last year along with the $1.4 trillion spending bill, the CRRSA Act...
PVUSD seeks applicants for interim superintendent
While Pajaro Valley Unified School District conducts the search for the permanent Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Trustees is seeking a qualified individual to serve as an Interim Superintendent to ensure a smooth transition.
Those interested must submit their resume and letter of intent...
Sheriff’s office seeking missing man
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a man who has gone missing in the Watsonville area, and says his disappearance is suspicious.
Walgreens to pay fine for overcharging, selling expired items
Santa Cruz County District Attorney Jeffrey Rosell on Tuesday announced the settlement of a civil law enforcement action against Walgreens Company.
Attempted murder suspect arrested
WATSONVILLE — A 47-year-old man was arrested today for his involvement in an attempted murder on Riverside Road in Watsonville in June.
At 1pm Wednesday Edgar Ayala was arrested on the 2700 block of Freedom Boulevard by Santa Cruz County Sheriff's deputies, with the aid of...
Aptos babysitter sentenced to 30 years
The Aptos man who molested at least two young boys, created pornography of the crimes and amassed a collection of thousands of images of child porn has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison.
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.
Team effort supports Special Olympics
A dozen officers and cadets from Watsonville Police Department teamed up to run in the annual Northern California Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Thursday morning.
Led by a pair of WPD motorcycles with lights flashing, the crew laced their way along Main Street...
Community shows its pride
Elaine Johnson was 15 before she realized that the “aunt” who lived with her grandmother was actually her grandmother’s partner of four decades.
In those days, LGBTQ largely had to live in the shadows, lest they draw scorn from a society not yet evolved enough...
Aptos duo awarded top honors for stellar play on the pitch...
Aptos High seniors Ivan Zavala and Daniel Lozano each were recognized as two of the top players in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League...




















