Arrest yields numerous guns, some from gun shop burglary
A Watsonville man was arrested Thursday after police found 30 guns at his residence, some thought to be from the Oct. 4 burglary at Markley's gun shop
Santa Cruz doctor, two others arrested on sex charges
Three people are in custody, including a Santa Cruz doctor and a nurse, and face multiple charges that include lewd acts on a child in a case that involves the FBI and Internet Crimes Against Children.
Crowds gather for opening day of the Santa Cruz County Fair
Fair includes five days of family-friendly activities and exhibitions.
Hope Thrift opens its doors
By the time more than a dozen dignitaries participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Watsonville’s newest thrift store Friday, hundreds of people had already packed the building, snapping up bargain-priced clothes, electronics, housewares and other goods.
E.A. Hall School administrator retires after 35 years
In the midst of her work day on Dec. 16, Lupe Herrera was called out of E.A. Hall Middle School’s main office after being told she was needed at the school’s assembly. Students, teachers and faculty were lined up together outside, and when Herrera stepped into view, everyone began to cheer.
Watsonville’s sweet tradition
Downtown came alive this weekend as large crowds attended the 23rd annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival.
Bicyclist dies in collision
A bicyclist was killed Monday night after being struck by a vehicle on Main Street near Auto Center Drive, according to Watsonville Police Sgt. Jarrod Pisturino.
Teen accused in 2015 murder appears in court
The young man accused of killing Madyson Middleton, 8, at the Tannery Arts Center in Santa Cruz in 2015, Adrian Jerry Gonzalez, made an appearance in court Tuesday in Santa Cruz for a transfer hearing.
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.
Powerful storms clobber Central Coast
A string of strong winter storms slammed the Central Coast over the past several days, toppling power and communication lines, knocking down scores of...
