Ella Porter, kid reporter
Twin Lakes Christian School fifth-grader Ella Porter is one of 45 young journalists from 10 countries who were recently chosen to write for the Scholastic News Kids Press Corps.
JACOB’S HEART PRESENTS THE 19TH ANNUAL KIDRAGEOUS CARNIVAL
The 19th Annual Kidrageous Golden Carnival at the Watsonville City Plaza is an amazing day of fun for your entire family. Celebrate hope with Jacob’s Heart children and families.
Marching against violence
Street violence was the major topic taken on by a group of about 200 people Sunday in Watsonville Plaza during a gathering and march through downtown neighborhoods by family and friends of those killed in gang-related violence.
Working people, labor hit center stage
More than 200 people gathered for a noisy rally in downtown Watsonville Monday — Labor Day — for a united show of solidarity for working people, fair wages and safer working conditions.
Watsonville Fire training new recruits
With an almost military precision, a small group of recruits stood at attention at Watsonville Fire Station 2 Friday morning, ready to continue the training that will make them full-fledged firefighters.
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.
Ice on the beach
Ice skating isn’t an activity that one would usually associate with beach towns, but the cities of Capitola and Santa Cruz have set out to change that.
Voting begins
Voters throughout Santa Cruz County and across the U.S. headed to their polling places Tuesday in a much-anticipated election that could shift control of the House and Senate.
Santa Cruz County Fair theme announced
The folks at the Santa Cruz County Fair have chosen a theme for the 2026 fair: “Apple Pies and Starry Skies!”
“This winning theme for...
