Kids’ boxing academy fighting to stay alive
Fledgling nonprofit Watsonville Boxing Academy is floundering in its efforts to find a home months after opening its doors to dozens of local kids.
PHOTOS: Strawberry Festival setup
The stage is being set for the annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival, which runs over the weekend.
Pajaro Valley Pride holds second annual festival
Hundreds of people flocked downtown late Sunday morning for the second annual Pajaro Valley Pride Festival.
Sheriff’s office ups patrol at two Santa Cruz locations
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is increasing patrol in two places in Santa Cruz, in response to a recent increase in issues such as drug use and vehicle burglaries, SCSO Sgt. Chris Clark said Monday.
PVUSD, Watsonville Pilots Association reach agreement
Pajaro Valley Unified School District has reached an agreement with Watsonville Pilots Association, which will allow construction of playing fields and a performing arts center to move forward.
CHP urges summer drivers to put safety first
CHP officers are on high alert leading into the upcoming week, as summer travel starts up and Fourth of July approaches. The agency is reminding all drivers to put safety first as more cars than usual are traveling Santa Cruz County’s roads.
Faris Sabbah to run for county superintendent of schools
Faris Sabbah, who worked for Pajaro Valley Unified School District and Monterey County Office of Education before coming to the Santa Cruz County Office of Education to serve as Deputy Superintendent, announced his candidacy for the office’s top position.
Hundreds protest end to DACA
Watsonville resident Ana Garcia is attending Cabrillo College and working a full-time job, all with the hopes of eventually becoming a nurse.
PVPSA breaks ground on new facility
Sometime next summer, Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance hopes to open a new location that will allow the organization to expand its services in Watsonville.
County unveils new jail re-entry facility
Santa Cruz County corrections officials showed off their newest facility Friday, which was created to be a final stop for inmates before they are released.
Photo Story: Two-vehicle crash on Center Street
A Watsonville firefighter cleans up at the scene of a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon on Center Street in Watsonville. Watsonville police said the female...
