Twin Lakes improvement project moves ahead
A massive concrete wall, asphalt removal, landscape demolition, and tons of sand heaped up is just part of a dramatic reshaping of the beachfront at Twin Lakes State Beach.
City updates legislators on issues
City officials welcomed state and federal legislators Friday morning, asking for their help with a variety of issues affecting Watsonville.
Niners needs: Logjam at safety puts team in squeeze
The ramifications of Reid’s protest is a topic on its own, but if we look at the probability of him returning to the Niners in a vacuum, it still doesn’t look great. Even though he played extremely well down the stretch, it’s tough to forget that he was buried down the depth chart when Tart and Ward were healthy. Add Colbert into the mix, and his chances of staying in San Francisco only get murkier.
Watsonville Diesel open for business
More than a year after breaking ground on its new facility at 101 Aviation Way, Watsonville Diesel is up and running
Pajaro set to open new park
A small park in Pajaro that was shuttered two years has been given new life, thanks to work by Monterey County and Pajaro/Sunny Mesa Community Services District.
Niners needs: Pressure on to solve pass rush
Edge rusher is without a doubt an important position in the NFL. But signing an injury-prone free agent to a massive deal when your first round picks have not finished developing seems like jumping the gun. The Niners need help on the edges, and whether or not they go all-in on Lawrence or Ansah will speak volumes on what they believe they have in Thomas, Buckner and Armstead.
U.S. Department of Justice threatens Watsonville, 22 other jurisdictions
The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday demanded documents from 23 jurisdictions that protect undocumented immigrants, in another strike by President Donald Trump’s administration against so-called sanctuary cities.
County selects rail operator
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission approved a new operator for the 32-mile Santa Cruz rail line that runs from Watsonville to Davenport, a plan that could be implemented once an ongoing study of the county’s rail line is complete.
Hope Thrift to open soon
Watsonville’s newest thrift store is set to open in mid to late February, a company spokesman said Monday.
PV Chamber to celebrate award winners
The Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture's annual awards dinner will be held Saturday at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.
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...
