A shot at the top
A Watsonville dance troupe is aiming for the big time, and the first step is a televised talent competition in Los Angeles.
New transitional camp opens for homeless
State Park Rangers teamed up with Santa Cruz Police and Santa Cruz County workers early Wednesday to clear away a homeless camp that has taken over a large section of San Lorenzo Park known as the bench lands.
More rain on the way
The Monterey Bay Area got a good soaking Monday, and more rain is in store, according to the National Weather Service.
Socio-emotional counselors face large caseloads, traumatized students
Every day, Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s small team of socio-emotional counselors take on an enormous range of problems affecting thousands of students.
Rios resigns from Watsonville City Council amid sexual assault allegations
Watsonville City Councilman Oscar Rios announced his retirement effective immediately Monday after two women accused him of sexual assault..
PHOTO: Quilt Show runs this weekend
These women view the numerous quilts inside the Crosetti Building Friday, which is part of the 40th Anniversary Pajaro Valley Quilt Association Quilt Show.
Watch out for kidnapping scam, police warn
The Watsonville Police Department on Thursday issued a warning that scammers are using “virtual kidnappings” to trick people out of their money.
Report: Budget picture improving
As the City of Watsonville’s financial situation continues to improve, disappointing cannabis revenue and increasing retirement costs have city officials concerned for the future.
Design and drop
Gravity was not the only force challenging participants in this year’s egg drop contest.
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.
Voters to decide on new half-cent sales tax
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously voted to place a half-cent sales tax measure on the November ballot that would...
