Water main project continues
A water services crew from the City of Watsonville has started up a new wave of the water main improvement project on Marchant Street and surrounding areas.
Tipping their hats
Amidst a sea of hats, flowers and bright colors, a community came together on Thursday to celebrate Santa Cruz County women involved in and who support agriculture.
Nurses aim to lower costs at hospital
If a group of Watsonville healthcare workers has its way, voters will approve a ballot initiative that would limit the amount that Watsonville Community Hospital (WCH) can charge its patients.
The nine lives of Ken Schwan
Nearly six months after Ken Schwan, owner of Monterey Bay Caterers, survived a brutal crash where a tow truck slammed into him on his motorcycle in March, he’s back in the kitchen, in his office and out in the field.
Creepy, kooky and spooky
They may be creepy and kooky, but the Addams’ are just like any other family you know: they have growing children, they live in a suburban neighborhood and they have that oddball uncle. But, the Addams Family is just a little more mysterious and spooky th
Four arrested for attempted murder, robbery
Four people were arrested Sunday afternoon after allegedly taking part in a robbery and shooting at a residence on the 20 block of Rancho Road, Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Sgt. Chris Clark said Monday.
School projects wrapping up
As the Aug. 16 start day approaches, schools across Pajaro Valley Unified School District are girding themselves for the onslaught of students fresh from their summer break.
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.
Watsonville company sells technology to Chilean tribe
A Watsonville company best known for converting crop by-products into clean-burning fuel has gone global.
Making waves
Quicksilver Swimming is a regional, nonprofit swim club established in 2011 in San Jose. Since then, the club has extended its reach to a number of other locations throughout the South Bay and Santa Cruz County.
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...




















