34th Annual Evening of Wine and Roses
With autumn on the horizon, many local residents look forward to the first social event to celebrate the harvest season in the Pajaro Valley, our annual fundraiser, an Evening of Wine and Roses. This year’s event, which raises funds to support diabetes prevention efforts, health education, oral healthcare, scholarships for students in the health professions, and other health promotion efforts, will be held
Year’s first case of West Nile Virus found in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County residents should take steps to reduce mosquito populations and avoid being bitten after a bird was discovered with the West Nile Virus, the California Department of Public Health said Friday.
Stolen goods returned to owners
The Watsonville Police Department on Tuesday held a public viewing of numerous stolen items in hopes of getting them back to their owners.
Murphy, Goodwin power 20-hit attack, Nationals top A's 13-3
Daniel Murphy and Brian Goodwin each had four hits, including a home run, and Stephen Strasburg pitched seven strong innings as the Washington Nationals defeated the Oakland Athletics 13-3 on Friday night.
Raiders go heavy on defense in NFL draft
Oakland used its top three picks on defenders to strengthen the secondary and interior line before finally addressing its most glaring need by drafting Wake Forest inside linebacker Marquel Lee with a fifth-round pick Saturday.
A day of recognition
When he was a young man serving in the U.S. Navy Seabees during World War II, Ed Souza went into Hiroshima, Japan about a week after the United States dropped a nuclear bomb on the city. His task was to dismantle shipbuilding facilities there.
Project to boost fairgrounds’ water supply
Workers at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds are currently installing two large tanks for a system designed to provide water when it is otherwise unavailable.
Police arrest alleged serial DUI offender
The Watsonville Police Department is crediting a quick-thinking convenience store clerk for the arrest of man who was driving his vehicle while intoxicated.
‘Strong competition’
Taylor Brown sat astride her quarter horse “I’m a Done Deal” at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Thursday, hoping to earn a place in a national championship in November.
Man dies in head-on crash
A Watsonville man died in a head-on crash on San Juan Road Friday evening in Monterey County.
Watsonville Community Hospital gets new CEO
Watsonville Community Hospital has appointed veteran healthcare executive Tim Moran as its interim chief executive officer as the community-owned hospital begins a search for...





















