Man dies in fiery Hwy 1 crash
A man died early Saturday in a brutal fiery crash after his car slammed into the center divide on Highway 1 in the northbound lanes.
Study finds disparity in coastal restoration projects
Stream restoration efforts along the coast of Central California are unevenly distributed, with activity more likely to occur in areas that are more highly populated and dominated by residents who are “whiter, wealthier and more educated,” according to an analysis by researchers at UC Santa Cruz.
James Kohut granted $6.45 million bail
The Santa Cruz neurosurgeon accused of molesting several children can be released from jail if he posts a $6,450,000 bail, Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge John Salazar ruled Wednesday.
PVUSD Chief Business Officer starts post
Joe Dominguez, Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s new Chief Business Officer, took the financial helm of Santa Cruz County’s largest district Monday.
Red Cross: Blood donations urgently needed
The American Red Cross urgently needs blood and platelet donations to help address a winter blood shortage, the organization recently announced.
Project aims to improve Airport Blvd. safety
In light of a collision that left a pedestrian seriously injured, city officials are looking to expedite improvements at the intersection of Airport Boulevard and Holm Road.
Man busted for $34K worth of drugs
A Watsonville man was arrested Thursday after he was served a search warrant by the Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Team.
Police, fire departments raising funds for cancer center
The Watsonville Fire Department is joining with the Watsonville Police Department in donning pink badges for the Pink Patch Project, an effort started a number of years ago by the Los Angeles County Police Chiefs’ Association and several public safety agencies in Los Angeles County to support cancer research.
ICE raids target Central Coast
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested two Santa Cruz County residents on Wednesday and Thursday, which was part of an effort to round up undocumented immigrants throughout the Central Coast.
County Fair swings its doors open
The Santa Cruz County Fair welcomed the public through its gates Wednesday at noon for the traditional mix of food, entertainment, arts and crafts,...