Casa de la Cultura holds annual Christmas giveaway
Hundreds of families gathered at the Casa de la Cultura center in Pajaro Thursday morning, their children eagerly waiting to meet and receive gifts from Santa Claus.
Armed robbery investigation leads to Capitola apartment complex
In an ongoing investigation into a Thursday night robbery at an Aptos liquor store, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday morning was serving a search warrant at a Capitola apartment complex.
Child sex abuse story unfolds
The baffling child sex abuse case against a doctor and two nurses was launched on May 9 when an unnamed witness brought a video to Watsonville Police Department that showed three adults engaged in sex acts with children as young as three.
Oaxacan culture recognized
The 12th annual Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza Cultural Festival unfolded Sunday at the Harbor High athletic field. The event is designed to showcase live traditional dances, dress, music and food from Oaxaca, Mexico.
Emergency response team takes flight
Disaster was on the minds of dozens of volunteers at Watsonville Municipal Airport on Saturday.
Music: A social, creative outlet
A bass player, Michael Curry was 16 when he first picked up an instrument. What he found was a creative outlet that became an invaluable addition to his life.
‘Never forget their sacrifice’
Prunedale resident Donald Albertson served in the U.S. Army in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and later served in the National Guard in South Dakota.
Remembering LaFortune
About eight years ago, New School Community Day School teacher Louis LaFortune began working on a garden there with a handful of his fellow teachers.
Big top in town
A team of workers at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds erect a big top tent in advance of Caballero Brothers Circus, which opens Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Female Athlete of the Year: Aptos’ Izzy Graff brought excellence to...
Aptos graduate Izzy Graff was on the verge of joining the cross country team going into her junior year in 2023 so she could...