Watsonville man arrested for Morgan Hill murder
A Watsonville man was arrested Tuesday on charges he murdered a coworker three months ago in Morgan Hill, the Watsonville and Morgan Hill police departments reported.
Growing in three dimensions
Every year, artists from around the county and beyond bring their larger-than-life sculptures to Sierra Azul Nursery & Sculptures for the annual "Sculpture IS" exhibit.
Cabrillo stabbing suspect makes court appearance
Steven John Wooding, the man suspected of stabbing a young woman Wednesday at Cabrillo College in Aptos, made his first appearance is Superior Court Friday.
County: Levee project ‘accelerated’
After last winter’s storms caused $10 million in damages to the federal levee system, including some flooding, the Pajaro River levee improvement project has kicked into high gear.
Public Works director Presleigh to retire
Santa Cruz County Public Works Director John Presleigh, who led the county through multiple cycles of storm recovery and was a key statewide advocate for local transportation dollars, will retire in April.
Dispensary reflects on first week of recreational pot sales
Last week, many Californians not only celebrated the start of a new year, but also the milestone of the legalization of recreational cannabis.
Holiday tree arrives in Watsonville Plaza
Part of Main Street in downtown Watsonville was blocked off Tuesday morning to make way for an annual holiday tradition.
40th annual quilt show coming to fairgrounds
The annual Pajaro Valley Quilt Association Quilt (PVQA) Show and Auction — which turns 40 this year — is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.
Planning Commission to consider approving PV High sports project
If the Watsonville Planning Commission on Tuesday approves changes to a coastal development permit for Pajaro Valley High School, it would be a critical step forward for the school’s long-awaited playing field project.
Women’s March draws record crowd
Last year, Cheryl Voss went to the first Santa Cruz Women’s March, joining thousands of people who filled the streets voicing their opposition to newly inaugurated President Donald Trump.
Proposition 50 starts strong, with 64% of the statewide vote
This story has been updated with new results and with a statement from the Santa Cruz County Republican party chair.
Statewide voting results Wednesday morning...























