Woman seriously injured in crash
A pedestrian was seriously injured Wednesday morning after being struck by a car on the 100 block of Airport Boulevard.
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.
Ohio incident prompts Boardwalk ride closure
After a carnival ride at the Ohio State Fair broke apart and killed a passenger and hurt others Wednesday night, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk decided to close a similar ride indefinitely.
CalFresh Forum returns to Watsonville
Second Harvest Food Bank and the Santa Cruz County Human Services Department came together Friday to host the Seventh Annual Central Coast CalFresh Forum.
Bicycle trip for veterans passes through Watsonville
Some 50 military veterans passed through Watsonville on their bicycles Monday morning, the first leg of a 450-mile ride that will end Saturday in Ventura.
Obon Festival returns to Buddhist Temple
The Watsonville Buddhist Temple will hold its annual Obon Festival on Sunday, and they invite the public to come share in the festivities.
Pajaro Valley Pride holds third annual march and celebration
People lined up along Main Street Sunday morning and let out a thunderous cheer as the third annual Pajaro Valley Pride March and Celebration officially kicked off.
Charter school denied for second time
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education Board of Trustees on Thursday evening denied a charter petition for Watsonville Prep, dashing the hopes for the school's second attempt to open in Watsonville.
Farmworker shortage hits Monterey Bay
Many see the Trump administration's immigration crackdown as already having an effect on the U.S. economy — and no place is that more apparent than in the agriculture industry.
Chases and crash keep police busy
Several arrests, chases and a crash have kept Watsonville Police busy over the past few days.
Supervisor Felipe Hernandez – September 2025
As summer concludes and we transition into the fall season, I am pleased to share updates on recent accomplishments and upcoming initiatives in our...
