Monterey County apologizes to Japanese Americans
Seventy-six years after more than 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry were imprisoned across the nation, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors issued a formal apology.
Wheels into wings
A Turkish man who has been confined to a wheelchair for much of his life, and who relies on others for many of his needs, has taken a significant leap in life.
A burst of business
According to a report compiled by 1-800-Flowers in 2016, Valentine’s Day remains second only to Mother’s Day as the most popular flower-gifting holiday in the United States.
Man dies in head-on crash
A Watsonville man died in a head-on crash on San Juan Road Friday evening in Monterey County.
Caltrans donates land to Elkhorn Slough Foundation
In the final act of a years-long collaboration, Caltrans signed over the 167-acre property, known as the Elkhorn Highlands Reserve, to the Elkhorn Slough Foundation at a dedication ceremony late Monday morning.
Vazquez appointed as Monterey County judge
The Superior Court of California for the County of Monterey announced the investiture of Rafael Vazquez on Feb. 2.
Tenacious Main Street struggling
An informal survey by this newspaper along Main Street found 11 empty businesses on a stretch from Second Street to East Fifth Street.
Report: Plenty of parking downtown
At peak times, more than half of downtown Watsonville’s 3,000-plus parking spots are empty.
Internet company touts connectivity
Charter Communications was back in Watsonville Friday to remind residents about the $14.99 per month plan – called Spectrum Internet Assist – which was created for low-income families and seniors.
Group burglarizes residence, injures woman
Watsonville Police are looking for five men who burglarized the residence of a 92-year-old woman after forcing their way inside, Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Sgt. Brian Cleveland reported Friday.
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...
