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.
Public gets look at levee plan
A meeting held Wednesday at the Watsonville Civic Plaza gave residents who live in the floodplain an opportunity to see a plan that aims to greatly reduce the Pajaro River's flood risk.
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.
Red Cross installing smoke alarms
A team of American Red Cross volunteers Saturday will be installing free smoke alarms in the Bay Village neighborhood, part of a nationwide effort to increase safety and reduce the numbers of people who die in home fires.
Thousands gather for Stations of the Cross
More than a thousand people flooded into Ramsay Park on Friday afternoon to witness a traditional Catholic practice.
‘Strong competition’
Taylor Brown sat astride her quarter horse “I’m a Done Deal” at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Thursday, hoping to earn a place in a national championship in November.
Hurst sworn in as mayor
A large crowd gathered inside the Watsonville City Council Chambers Tuesday evening to witness the annual swearing in of the new mayor and vice mayor.
New School expands outdoor education program
The Environmental Outdoor Science and Character Development Program was created as a way to offer outdoor education to the students, but also to offer team-building and self-confidence-building activities.
Independent radio station in the works
Central Coast Community Radio has raised $265,000 to buy a license and antenna, and is nearly ready to start broadcasting as KSQD — or K-Squid. The station will soon be at 90.7 on the FM dial.
Powerful storms clobber Central Coast
A string of strong winter storms slammed the Central Coast over the past several days, toppling power and communication lines, knocking down scores of...





















