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
Cooler temps for now; solar eclipse on horizon
Overcast skies dominated the Monterey Bay region Monday as a trough of low pressure settled in overhead, ushering in cooler air.
Maria Sharapova withdraws from Bank of the West Classic
The tournament made the announcement Wednesday, saying wild-card entry Sharapova was pulling out of the event at Stanford based on the recommendation of a doctor as a "preventative decision" to avoid further injury trouble.
Making a home for his students
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education (SCCOE) has named a Pajaro Valley Unified School District educator of the year.
The great outdoors
Kids of all ages visited the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday for the seventh annual Monterey Bay Youth Outdoor Day.
Hospital cost initiative moves forward
Efforts to limit charges at Watsonville Community Hospital (WCH) have moved forward, and Watsonville residents will soon see signature gatherers trying to garner support for the ballot measure.
Wings over water: Author Jonathan Franzen to speak at Birding Festival
The annual Monterey Bay Birding Festival returns next weekend, and in addition to extensive birding and wildlife viewing, this year’s event will also feature some renowned keynote speakers.
Watsonville City Council, District 4: Election to decide next mayor
Francisco Estrada and Jenny Sarmiento are running for the District 4 seat on the Watsonville City Council in November, and whoever wins will become the city's next mayor.
A life-changing trip
Even before he joined several of his peers on a cross-country trip to see some of the top universities in the U.S. in late September, Pajaro Valley High School senior Anthony Ramos had experienced life away from home.
Connecting with youth
Beginning Thursday, various locations throughout the city will hold the sixth annual Watsonville Film Festival, and on Saturday, it will host a world premiere event.
Aptos girls soccer standout Alexa Castañeda commits to Fresno State
Aptos High senior Alexa Castañeda has left behind an everlasting legacy on campus after four phenomenal years on the pitch with the girls soccer...




















