Restoration of tidal marshes underway
The Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve has begun work to restore 61 acres of lost coastal salt marsh in the Elkhorn Slough.
Salmon fishing closes for season
June 30 was the last day of the season for commercial salmon fishing.
City hopes passion project can jumpstart downtown
To say home brewing has played a part in David Purgason’s life would be a gigantic understatement.
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo
Under slightly overcast skies and an occasional mild breeze, the 28th annual Cinco de Mayo celebration took place Sunday in downtown Watsonville.
Law enforcement ratcheting up holiday patrols
Anyone who sets off illegal fireworks for the Fourth of July could find themselves in court.
Greenhouse tour returns
The Monterey Bay Greenhouse Growers Open House, now in its eighth year, is a chance for the public to get an insider’s view of the goings-on of an industry that is a significant portion of the Pajaro Valley agriculture.
Working for their community
At a busy intersection in Corralitos stands a white and green cabinet that a group of six Girl Scouts hope will be their legacy to their community.
Housing, crime stats outlined during State of the City
City Manager Matt Huffaker gave an update on Watsonville during the third annual State of the City.
Thousands attend fireworks show at airport
If there were any doubts about how the community would respond to Watsonville’s first fireworks show in many years, those worries were quickly vanquished Tuesday night.
WPD: Gas thief likely sparked fire
Two vehicles were destroyed Tuesday night after someone reportedly drilled a hole in the gas tank to steal fuel and sparked a fire, Watsonville Police Sgt. Mish Radich said.
Powerful storms clobber Central Coast
A string of strong winter storms slammed the Central Coast over the past several days, toppling power and communication lines, knocking down scores of...
