Big top in town
A team of workers at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds erect a big top tent in advance of Caballero Brothers Circus, which opens Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Martinelli’s to move production facility
The S. Martinelli & Company production facility at 227 East Beach St. has been a centerpiece of Watsonville’s culture since it was established there more than 132 years ago.
City receives $321K to plan school access improvements
The City of Watsonville was recently awarded a $321,000 planning grant from the California Transportation Commission to identify projects that will improve access for bicyclists and pedestrians to 15 Watsonville schools.
Learning mechanics and academics
Twice a week, students at Sequoia Schools gather in a classroom that has been transformed into a bike shop, learning the ins and outs of bicycle mechanics while also being exposed to career opportunities.
Commission to look at recreational marijuana
As the sale of marijuana for recreational use becomes legal in California on Jan. 1, Watsonville will look to start a process within the city Tuesday that reflects the new law.
Watsonville purchasing new ladder truck
The Watsonville City Council gave the go-ahead to a purchase of a tiller ladder truck for the fire department Tuesday.
Pickleball courts make debut
Joined by Supervisor John Leopold and the Santa Cruz Pickleball Club, the Santa Cruz County Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services on Friday debuted the county’s first dedicated pickleball courts at Brommer Street Park.
Council approves pay increases
The Watsonville City Council approved pay increases for more than 20 positions across various departments Tuesday.
Growing in three dimensions
Every year, artists from around the county and beyond bring their larger-than-life sculptures to Sierra Azul Nursery & Sculptures for the annual "Sculpture IS" exhibit.
Public defenders plan April 23 protest over caseloads, funding gaps
Public defenders in Santa Cruz County will join colleagues across California and the nation April 23 in a coordinated protest highlighting what they describe...
