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.
Joaquin Avila remembered
Dozens of people gathered at Marinovich park Saturday afternoon to pay tribute to a man who championed civil rights for Latinos, and who revolutionized the way Watsonville chooses its leaders.
Fire destroys abandoned home
An early morning fire tore through a home and an outbuilding Sunday on the 1500 block of San Andreas Road.
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.
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.
Capitola man arrested for child sex crimes
A Capitola man was arrested on Feb. 15 for numerous felony sex crimes against a minor.
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.
New School teacher offers yoga class
Every day at New School Community Day School, students can leave behind their worries and stress, if only for an hour.
Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza returns
The Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza cultural festival runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 21 at Harbor High School, 300 La Fonda Ave.
Calles Libres returns to Watsonville after a 7-year hiatus
The public is invited to the Calles Libres (Free Streets) community celebration on the streets of downtown for a car-free festival honoring Día de...
