Watsonville playwright’s new work explores family, culture
Writer, director and actor Steve “Spike” Wong remembers the moment he realized he wanted to tell stories.
He was about 5 years old and was riding the Jungle Cruise attraction at Disneyland with his parents. He managed, he said, to convince them that the animatronic...
The story behind the art of Yermo Aranda
The public got a chance to hear Watsonville artist Yermo Aranda talk about his lengthy contributions to the art world on Jan. 31 at a talk at the Santa Cruz Art League.
Aranda and about 60 guests sat in the center of the current exhibit,...
Child riding scooter killed by car in Ben Lomond
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a collision that left a child dead in Ben Lomond on Sunday.
PHOTO: Corralitos decorates tree in annual tradition
People gather in Corralitos Tuesday to decorate a live tree. Jerry Bonnema said he has headed up the effort for about 30 years. "The first year we did this, it was off the back of a tractor," he said. "I've always enjoyed doing community...
Cabrillo’s annual fundraising exhibit returns
APTOS—A collection of 207 art pieces will be on display at the Cabrillo Gallery in Aptos on Monday as part of the college’s annual “12x12: An Open Invitational” fundraising exhibit.
The art ranges from traditional oil and acrylic paintings to pieces created with found objects,...
Sheriff’s office seeking missing Watsonville woman
WATSONVILLE — The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a Watsonville woman who has been missing since leaving her residence Saturday.
Heidi Nunez, 19, has not been seen since she left home after her mother denied her request to attend a concert...
Watsonville Film Festival launches virtual film series
WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville Film Festival (WFF) on March 11 announced that it was canceling its eighth annual festival, which was scheduled to begin the next day, due to growing concerns of COVID-19.
The decision came less than a week before the county and state issued shelter-in-place...
Try This | July 26, 2019
"Try This" is a weekly column that celebrates local businesses — especially eateries, watering holes, coffee shops and the like.
Twin brothers arrested on attempted murder charges
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville Police on Thursday arrested 27-year-old twin brothers for allegedly stabbing two men on the 100 block of Grant Street on Aug. 30, Watsonville Police spokeswoman Michelle Pulido said.
Angel Sanchez was arrested in Watsonville. Victor Sanchez was arrested in San Jose. Both were booked...
Aptos girls’ soccer clinches fourth straight SCCAL crown | Weeklys Sports...
The Aptos High girls’ soccer team captured their fourth straight Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League championship banner following a 5-0 crushing win against Harbor...




















