Raiders WR Roberts hopes better health leads to better play
There might have been a reason for that as Roberts played through the 2016 season with a double sports hernia injury suffered in training camp and never revealed by the team.
Shots fired in two separate incidents
Police reported two separate shooting incidents within 15 minutes of each other early Tuesday.
The visit of a lifetime
In May, a group of Pajaro Valley Unified School District students traveled to Japan, entering a new culture, sampling new food and meeting the families that would be their hosts for a week. It is now the American students’ turn to play host.
Watsonville celebrates World Wetlands Day
About 250 volunteers gathered in Ramsay Park on Saturday to celebrate World Wetlands Day.
Council voices opposition to offshore drilling
The City of Watsonville joined more than 150 municipalities across the country in opposing expanded offshore drilling, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order in April calling for its reevaluation.
Strawberries continue to reign
The 2016 Santa Cruz County Crop Report was released Tuesday and all signs point to rising values for the local agricultural industry.
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.
No guns found in high-risk search
Police officers from Watsonville and Santa Cruz raided a residence on Clifford Avenue Friday morning during a search for stolen guns, Watsonville Police Sgt. Mish Radich said.
Teen shot on Pine Street
A 17-year-old male was shot multiple times in the torso Friday afternoon on Pine Street.
City workers demand raises
A group of city workers gathered in Watsonville Plaza Monday afternoon, demanding higher salaries.
Proposition 50 starts strong, with 64% of the statewide vote
This story has been updated with new results and with a statement from the Santa Cruz County Republican party chair.
Statewide voting results Wednesday morning...






















