WHS frosh learn about academies, prepare for big decision
On Tuesday, hundreds of Watsonville High School freshmen will make a decision that will guide the rest of their time at the school.
Council appoints Huffaker as city manager
The Watsonville City Council unanimously agreed to appoint Matt Huffaker as the new city manager Tuesday evening.
Kids’ boxing academy fighting to stay alive
Fledgling nonprofit Watsonville Boxing Academy is floundering in its efforts to find a home months after opening its doors to dozens of local kids.
Fire continues to rage in Santa Cruz Mountains
More than 600 firefighters are battling a blaze in the Boulder Creek area, which has grown to more than 271 acres, Cal Fire spokeswoman Colleen Baxter said Wednesday.
Santa Cruz Police looking for man who tried to lure girl
Santa Cruz Police are looking for a man who reportedly tried to lure a 14-year-old girl into his car on the west side of Santa Cruz on Friday afternoon as she walked home from school.
Making a home for his students
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education (SCCOE) has named a Pajaro Valley Unified School District educator of the year.
Cabrillo Gallery starts semester with faculty and staff exhibition
Fall semester at Cabrillo College begins today, and with it comes the opening of the Cabrillo Gallery’s latest exhibit.
Mesa Verde Gardens seeks new location
Mesa Verde Gardens is looking for a site in Pajaro for a garden to replace the one at Pajaro Middle School.
A celebration of labor
After years of holding its annual Labor Day barbecue in a small redwood park in north Santa Cruz, the Monterey Bay Central Labor Council moved the event to downtown Watsonville on Monday.
Saturday street fair a success
Music filled the street as people strolled, rolled and skated their way around the fifth annual Pleasure Point Street Fair Saturday.
Local prep cross country teams stay on course near the midseason...
The majority of local high school cross country teams are starting to hit their stride as they begin to head deeper into the 2026...
