Supervisor candidates speak on local issues at forum
The five candidates for the Fourth District seat on the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors spoke about their vision for South County during a forum Tuesday evening.
Financial guru paints positive picture
Hundreds of people from throughout the Monterey Bay region came to the Henry J. Mello Center Thursday to hear financial experts give a brief synopsis of the nation’s financial health, as well as that of the region.
Burning Man-inspired event at fairgrounds this weekend
An estimated 1,400 people are expected at unSCruz, who will have a chance to see some 80 theme camps and pieces of art.
Gang member arrested for attempted murder
An attempted murder suspect was arrested early Wednesday morning after a two-week investigation, Watsonville Police Sgt. Mish Radich said.
Police seeking phone store robbers
Watsonville police are looking for four men they believe entered a store Friday night and stole more than $8,000 worth of electronic devices.
Ag History Project's expansion gains ground
Expected to break ground in October, the Agricultural History Project's Living History Farm will add almost an acre of space to include livestock pens, a garden, an apple orchard, a carriage house and more.
Lakeside’s new facility in full swing
Lakeside Organic Gardens' new shipping and storage facility is fully operational on Sakata Lane.
Fire destroys abandoned home
An early morning fire tore through a home and an outbuilding Sunday on the 1500 block of San Andreas Road.
Project creates outdoor educators, protectors
Fourth-graders from Hall District Elementary School visited the Carneros Creek Outdoor Classroom on Friday, the final phase of the Be a Park Ranger Project, which aimed to turn them into outdoor enthusiasts and educators over the course of 11 visits.
Growth, changes at East Lake Village Shopping Center
East Lake Village Shopping Center has long drawn shoppers from throughout Watsonville, with a grocery store, a hardware store and several restaurants.
Lawmakers weigh in at State of the Region conference
Government, business and nonprofit leaders around Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito counties staged the 2025 State of the Region Oct. 17 at CSU...