Three arrested on gun, drug charges
Three suspected gang members were arrested last week after police reportedly found drugs and a loaded revolver at their residence.
Concord Police officers struck by car in Santa Cruz
Two police officers from Concord were injured Wednesday when they were struck by a vehicle while performing a high-risk car stop on a wanted fugitive.
Elkhorn Slough designated ‘Wetland of International Importance’
The wildlife of Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve made itself known Friday morning to a crowd celebrating the site’s designation as a Wetland of International Importance by the Ramsar Convention.
Carriage House Collectibles set to open Saturday
Two best friends of more than 40 years have decided to take their love of rare antiques and turn it into a business.
Man steals car in Santa Cruz, leads police on chase
A man managed to evade police Friday morning in Santa Cruz after allegedly leading them on a high-speed chase in a stolen Mercedes Benz, police said.
Remembering, honoring response to 9/11 attacks
In honor of those that died or were injured in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America, students at Moreland Notre Dame School presented fresh sunflowers to a cast of Watsonville firefighters and police officers at an annual early morning ceremony Tuesday.
Faris Sabbah to run for county superintendent of schools
Faris Sabbah, who worked for Pajaro Valley Unified School District and Monterey County Office of Education before coming to the Santa Cruz County Office of Education to serve as Deputy Superintendent, announced his candidacy for the office’s top position.
Man arrested in fatal collision
A Watsonville man was arrested on Nov. 22 in connection with the Sept. 11 collision that killed a bicyclist.
Golfing for good
On Friday, the Pajaro Valley Association of Realtors (PVAOR) held its annual golf tournament with proceeds to be donated to Watsonville's own women's shelter.
Man arrested after attacking mother, standoff
A Watsonville man was arrested early Tuesday morning after an 11-hour standoff that began when he attacked his mother, Watsonville Police Sgt. Mish Radich said.
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...