Crews clean up Struve Slough
Crews descended on Struve Slough Thursday, halfway through a three-day project that not only cleared the overgrowth, but disposed of the trash left behind from homeless encampments.
Watsonville envisions end to traffic deaths
After experiencing seven traffic fatalities over the past few years in the city, Watsonville has a new vision: to eliminate all fatalities and severe injuries on city streets by 2030.
Man arrested for hit and run after standoff, attacking K9
A Santa Cruz man was arrested Saturday after allegedly fleeing the scene of a collision he caused, and then barricading himself in his residence with a loaded gun when officers arrived, California Highway Patrol spokeswoman Trista Drake said.
Dutra leads supervisor fundraising race
Jimmy Dutra has taken an early lead in campaign fundraising for the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors District 4 seat, finance statements show.
Community Bridges moving to Watsonville
Community Bridges, which provides dozens of services for children, adults and seniors throughout Santa Cruz County, is moving to Watsonville.
A shot at the top
A Watsonville dance troupe is aiming for the big time, and the first step is a televised talent competition in Los Angeles.
Pajaronian celebrating 150 years
On March 5, 1868, J.A. Cottle, the first owner, editor and publisher, established the Weekly Pajaronian. The one-page, six-column publication was printed at 313-315 Main St.
Shooting suspect arrested after car chase
A San Jose man is in custody after he shot a man in front of a Soquel business and then tried to outrun police in his vehicle, police said.
Ag worker's invention streamlines berry picking
A farmworker turned inventor who previously created a device that streamlines berry picking has further modified his creation to allow for easy set up and transportation.
Immigrants sue US over end to temporary protected status
The Trump administration's decision to end a program that lets immigrants from four countries live and work legally in the U.S. was motivated by racism and leaves the immigrants' American born children with an "impossible choice," according to a federal lawsuit filed on Monday.
Photo story: Watsonville kicks off Second Saturday Art Tour
Viridiana Lopez (right) heads up a Zumba dance session in Watsonville Plaza Saturday during the soft opening of first-ever Second Saturday Art Tour. Artists...