55 county homeless people died in 2018
The 20th annual Homeless Memorial Ceremony was held Thursday morning at the Homeless Services Center in Santa Cruz. The event, open to the public, is about paying respect to those that died while experiencing homelessness.
Housing, crime stats outlined during State of the City
City Manager Matt Huffaker gave an update on Watsonville during the third annual State of the City.
Students compete in annual spelling bee
The annual countywide Spelling Bee took place Saturday at UC Santa Cruz. Students from fourth to ninth grade participated in two separate groups.
Rancho Del Mar project set for final approval
The Santa Cruz County Zoning Administrator on Friday will consider approving changes to the Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center in Aptos, a decision that could be the final word on the controversial project.
Hurst sworn in as mayor
A large crowd gathered inside the Watsonville City Council Chambers Tuesday evening to witness the annual swearing in of the new mayor and vice mayor.
Commission denies downtown thrift store
Citing parking concerns and proliferation of thrift stores in the area, the Watsonville Planning Commission denied a proposal for a new secondhand store in downtown Tuesday.
PHOTO: Putting on a show
Marleena Carbajol (left) and Rebecca Fuller (right), students at Bradley Elementary School in Corralitos, take part in Rossini's "La Cerenentola" — an Italian version of “Cinderella” — put on by members of the San Francisco Opera Guild Thursday.
Alleged stolen car pulled over
Numerous police officers performed a high risk stop Tuesday on a vehicle reported stolen in Watsonville.
Proposition 50 starts strong, with 64% of the statewide vote
This story has been updated with new results and with a statement from the Santa Cruz County Republican party chair.
Statewide voting results Wednesday morning...
