The wild ride of news gathering
When I was hired at the Register-Pajaronian in 1997 I had no idea what a roller coaster ride I was in for.
Attendance up at Santa Cruz County Fair
Crews at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds spent Monday taking down the booths, displays, rides and other trappings of the fair, which ended Sunday.
Burning Man-inspired event at fairgrounds this weekend
An estimated 1,400 people are expected at unSCruz, who will have a chance to see some 80 theme camps and pieces of art.
Eiskamp named Farmer of the Year
Georgeann Cowles Eiskamp has seen her father and son receive the Farmer of the Year award over the years, but the fifth generation farmer had never gotten the honor herself. That was until Thursday evening, when the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau bridged t
Atkinson Lane annexation approved
The Santa Cruz Local Agency Formation Commission approved Watsonville's annexation request Wednesday, extending the city's limits by 2.4 acres on Atkinson Lane.
Toys for Tots launches annual drive
The Santa Cruz County Toys for Tots program was born from the rubble and ashes of the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake.
Science workshop turns 20
Twenty years later, the Watsonville Environmental Science Workshop reaches more than 600 kids a week as well as 4,250 free after-school science lessons a year.
Business burglarized; suspect not found
Watsonville Police showed up in force with guns drawn after a report of a burglary in progress on Brennan Street Monday morning.
Pilots withdraw Nordic Naturals appeal
The Watsonville Pilots Association pulled its appeal of Nordic Naturals' expansion hours before the Watsonville City Council was scheduled to consider it Tuesday evening.
Supervisor Felipe Hernandez – September 2025
As summer concludes and we transition into the fall season, I am pleased to share updates on recent accomplishments and upcoming initiatives in our...
