Child psychologist sentenced to 16 years
Dr. John William “Bill” Visher, a child psychologist, found guilty of committing lewd acts with a minor, was handed a sentence of 16 years behind bars Tuesday.
Vehicle damages bank
Bay Federal Credit Union in Watsonville was struck by a vehicle Monday, a collision that damaged a column and a portion of the building.
Giants trade infielder Eduardo Nunez to Red Sox
The deal was finalized during San Francisco's 11-3 win over Pittsburgh and announced after the game.
Teaching the teachers
In a large, sunny field late Monday morning, about two-dozen Pajaro Valley Unified School District teachers were down on their knees, taking a close look at the plants, animals and other things they found.
Granite leaves Watsonville Airport
Granite Construction, which has been using Watsonville Municipal Airport for nearly a century, will no longer be using the airport, the company confirmed Aug. 10.
Farm tour doubles its numbers
An estimated 2,000 people visited farms throughout Corralitos Sunday, stepping into orchards, walking through crop-rows and delving into the inner-workings of an industry normally closed to the public.
State: expulsion, suspension numbers dropping
The numbers of students suspended and expelled in California public schools has declined for the fifth year in a row, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced Wednesday.
PHOTO: In season
Marian Hernandez of the City of Watsonville works on setting up holiday lights in Watsonville Plaza Wednesday.
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.
Protest, film target pesticide regulations
About 40 people gathered outside the CineLux Green Valley Cinema in Watsonville Friday to protest new regulations by the Department of Pesticide Regulation regarding...