Watsonville Police confiscate 16 guns in February
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville Police seized 16 firearms from 12 different cases in February.
“The list of guns seized by Watsonville Police officers keeps growing,” said Michelle Pulido, spokeswoman for WPD. “Most of these guns were used to commit some sort of crime in Watsonville and were in...
Drought gets soaking on Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST—Forty percent of Santa Cruz County has now been deemed drought-free due to the rains that have drenched the Central Coast since the year began.
Meanwhile, 17% of California is now out of drought conditions following a federal drought monitoring program’s report Thursday.
The U.S....
PV Arts highlights work by Juan Fuentes
WATSONVILLE—The art of Juan R. Fuentes, a Watsonville High graduate, is the feature of the latest Pajaro Valley Arts exhibit, “Resilience: Works of Strength and Dignity 2023.”
The body of over 50 works in woodcut, linocut, linocut/screenprint and screenprint—plus more than two dozen posters—spans Fuentes’...
Cesar Chavez Community Awards seeks nominations
The Friends of Watsonville Park and Community Services and the City of Watsonville are requesting nominations for their 21st Annual Cesar E. Chavez Community Awards.
This event will recognize individuals, organizations and businesses who engage Watsonville youth and empower them to help contribute to their...
Late faculty member leaves $2.5M to Cabrillo College
APTOS—The Cabrillo College Foundation received the largest estate gift in its history from the late Tom Sourisseau, a former faculty member who died at the end of 2021.
The Anatomy instructor left $2.5 million in his estate plans that will support biology scholarships and faculty...
Neighborhood Courts looking for volunteer panelists
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Since its inception last year, more than 100 people have gone through Santa Cruz County’s Neighborhood Courts program, with 90 completing the requirements set out in their agreements and avoiding a permanent criminal record.
Now, the program is looking for a team of...
Cold weather shelters open in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County has opened two emergency cold shelter sites in Santa Cruz and Watsonville. Unhoused residents needing a warm place to stay for the night are welcome to stop by.
The shelters are located at the Watsonville Veterans Memorial Building, 215 E. Beach St.,...
Check out Fruition Brewing at East Lake Shopping Center!
First Friday!
Artist Ariel Mar is setting up at Fruition Brewing, March 3rd for First Friday! And Ruca Records, will be spreading love through spinning records into the evening.
New Snack Alert!
Raspberry Snack is back after being sorely missed for two years! Made with local ripe red raspberries from...
Watsonville Film Festival returns for 11th year
WATSONVILLE—The 11th Annual Watsonville Film Festival rolls out the red carpet March 3-12.
Co-Founder and Director Consuelo Alba said the festival will have screenings at the Mello Center and the Watsonville Public Library as well as online viewing opportunities.
“This year’s Festival presents an exciting line-up...
Ceiba school granted permanent status
WATSONVILLE—In a 4-3 vote Tuesday after a marathon six-hour meeting that drew hundreds of people, the Watsonville City Council approved an update to the City’s general plan and a zoning change that will allow Ceiba College Preparatory Academy to remain permanently at its location...
Mariners girls tennis on cusp of repeating as SCCAL champion
Aptos completed the regular season series sweep against Scotts Valley following a 5-2 victory in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League action Oct. 15.
In singles...