Loaded guns recovered following pursuit
A man was taken into custody and two loaded guns were recovered in a car stop and foot pursuit Wednesday on Blackburn Court around 12:15 p.m.
Man flown out with stab wounds
A man was injured Tuesday morning at what emergency dispatchers described as a stabbing at a home on the 100 block of Dizon Court.
UC Santa Cruz students study social justice in Watsonville
Students from UC Santa Cruz are visiting Watsonville as part of Alternative Spring Break.
Despite rain, Community Mural Day moves ahead
Despite a few spells of blasting rain, Community Mural Day unfolded in Watsonville Saturday with more than 100 people showing up to help brighten up Hazelwood Park and blanket over graffiti with fresh colorful murals.
PV Trustees to consider ID check systems for all schools
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday will consider a proposal to place ID scanners in two schools, which would determine whether visitors can legally be on campus.
Hundreds protest gun violence
Hundreds of people marched from Aptos Village Park to the State Park freeway overpass and back Saturday morning to protest gun violence.
Operation Surf hits Capitola Beach
About 20 veterans participated in Operation Surf, a program for injured veterans run by San Luis Obispo-based Amazing Surf Adventures, at Capitola Beach Friday.
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.
Independent radio station in the works
Central Coast Community Radio has raised $265,000 to buy a license and antenna, and is nearly ready to start broadcasting as KSQD — or K-Squid. The station will soon be at 90.7 on the FM dial.
Negotiations stall between PVUSD, teachers’ union
Mediated contract negotiations between Pajaro Valley Unified School District and its teachers’ union stalled Monday after the sides failed to reach an agreement.
Thousands attend No Kings rallies
Thousands of people crowded into Watsonville Plaza and surrounding streets Saturday as part of the nationwide No Kings protest against President Trump, his administration...
