PHOTO: In season
Marian Hernandez of the City of Watsonville works on setting up holiday lights in Watsonville Plaza Wednesday.
Education by the numbers
A total of 120 students from 11 different middle schools across the region were given a head start on their math skills this week at the Bruce W. Woolpert Algebra Academy, held at Graniterock’s corporate headquarters and Driscoll’s Cassin Ranch facility in Watsonville.
Council to consider PV High School's athletic field
In what could be the final chapter of a long saga, the Watsonville City Council will consider approving Pajaro Valley High School's athletic field project on Tuesday.
Oaxacan culture recognized
The 12th annual Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza Cultural Festival unfolded Sunday at the Harbor High athletic field. The event is designed to showcase live traditional dances, dress, music and food from Oaxaca, Mexico.
Temporary Valencia Road bridge reconnects residents
After months of taking a circuitous route to take their children to and from school and to run everyday errands, residents of a small Aptos neighborhood on Monday for the first time walked across a new bridge that connects them to their community.
Man arrested for attempted murder in domestic quarrel
Watsonville Police arrested a man after a nine-hour standoff on Vista Montaña Drive after he reportedly holed up in his apartment after firing a shot from a gun into a car.
PHOTO: Cream of the crop
Workers set up carnival games Friday in downtown Watsonville in preparation for the 23rd annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival, which takes place Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Judge to decide on accused killer’s venue
A Santa Cruz County Superior Court judge heard closing arguments Tuesday in a case that will send an accused child killer either to juvenile jail, or see him tried as an adult.
New human resources director takes reins
Since Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Chona Killeen started her position ion July 1, she and her department have hired more than 100 new teachers.
PHOTO: Revved up
The Watsonville High School varsity football team prepares for the school's homecoming parade Thursday in downtown Watsonville.
County officials outline voting options ahead of election
Santa Cruz County election officials have a message for voters ahead of the Nov. 3 election: Consider voting naked.
The advice, County Clerk Tricia Webber...























