Opening day on the way
For many, the Santa Cruz County Fair is an event as timeless as the local agricultural community that inspires it.
Group burglarizes residence, injures woman
Watsonville Police are looking for five men who burglarized the residence of a 92-year-old woman after forcing their way inside, Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Sgt. Brian Cleveland reported Friday.
Connecting with her roots
Born and raised Watsonville, singer Coral Price is no stranger to the stage and is aiming to take her career in a fresh direction with a new solo act.
Watsonville City Council, District 7: Three educators vying for seat
Three teachers, both current and retired, are facing off in the Watsonville City Council District 7 race in November.
PVUSD trustees reject charter petition
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District on Wednesday rejected a petition by a charter school organization that hoped to open a new school in Watsonville for the 2019-20 school year. They also approved salary increases for teachers and management positions.
Atkinson Lane annexation approved
The Santa Cruz Local Agency Formation Commission approved Watsonville's annexation request Wednesday, extending the city's limits by 2.4 acres on Atkinson Lane.
Police: Woman strikes, kills husband in DUI crash
A Watsonville woman was arrested Saturday night after allegedly hitting and killing her husband with her vehicle while drunk.
Elected officials, community leaders help deliver meals
Community Champions Week is part of a nationwide campaign that aims to increase awareness and encourage support for senior nutrition needs and services.
Knights of Columbus hands over donation
Hope Services, the Watsonville-based organization that serves people with developmental disabilities, got a financial boost Friday after another organization gave them a donation.
U.S. Department of Justice threatens Watsonville, 22 other jurisdictions
The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday demanded documents from 23 jurisdictions that protect undocumented immigrants, in another strike by President Donald Trump’s administration against so-called sanctuary cities.
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...






















