Santa Cruz County, City sue petroleum giants
Political leaders from the County and City of Santa Cruz on Wednesday announced a lawsuit against 29 petroleum companies they say are the driving forces behind climate change and its destructive consequences.
King tides roll in
Weather officials are predicting coastal flooding with a chance of rain Thursday evening and into next week.
Wetlands Watch receives grant to plant hundreds of trees
A new plan aims to help Watsonville’s urban forests branch out.
Hernandez announces run for supervisor
Surrounded by his supporters at Watsonville Plaza, Felipe Hernandez announced his run for county supervisor Friday.
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.
Capitola man arrested for child sex crimes
A Capitola man was arrested on Feb. 15 for numerous felony sex crimes against a minor.
New biodiesel plant opens
A biofuel manufacturing plant that closed its doors two years ago has reopened under new ownership.
A musical homecoming
When singer Andy Vargas heard that the City of Watsonville would be celebrating its 150th birthday in 2018, he knew he had to somehow be part of it.
Watsonville purchasing new ladder truck
The Watsonville City Council gave the go-ahead to a purchase of a tiller ladder truck for the fire department Tuesday.
The wild ride of news gathering
When I was hired at the Register-Pajaronian in 1997 I had no idea what a roller coaster ride I was in for.
Motorcyclist dies in Highway 17 crash
A San Jose man died in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 17 early Sunday morning.
The California Highway Patrol said an unknown person was driving...
