Women’s marches to be held across county for second year
The numerous women’s marches which popped up on nearly every continent in protest of the inauguration of President Donald Trump occurred almost a year ago, but many believe they are needed now more than ever.
Local Conservation Corps members head to Puerto Rico
A group of 12 young California Conservation Corps (CCC) members stood together in front of their future headquarters on Aviation Way in Watsonville on Wednesday, swearing an oath to do their jobs to the best of their ability.
Council gives green light for recreational pot
The Watsonville City Council overturned its previous decision Tuesday and allowed the city’s existing medical marijuana facilities to cultivate and manufacture the product for recreational use.
Providing shelter: Watsonville makes up bulk of animal control calls
Every year, the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter takes in thousands of animals at its two locations, a menagerie that can include cats and dogs, rabbits and snakes, horses and hamsters.
Pavelski scores in shootout to lift Sharks over Coyotes
Dell was perfect through the three rounds of the shootout and had 30 saves, and Joe Pavelski scored the only goal of the tiebreaker to lift San Jose over the Arizona Coyotes 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Red Cross: Blood donations urgently needed
The American Red Cross urgently needs blood and platelet donations to help address a winter blood shortage, the organization recently announced.
PVUSD headquarters for sale
Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s headquarters building is for sale, and the district’s board of trustees on Wednesday will hear an update of plans to possibly purchase it.
Santa Cruz’s first MLK march draws thousands
When organizers began to plan Santa Cruz’s first Martin Luther King Jr. march, it was unclear how many people would come. But hundreds had gathered an hour before the event began Monday, and by its 10 a.m. start, thousands packed the streets of the downtown area as marchers went from Cathcart Street, down Pacific Avenue and ended at Front Street.
Niners Needs: Running back Hyde might be on team’s chopping block
Hyde is a known commodity. He is a good to very good player at this point of his career. He will carry a big contract from here on out, but he will not be a question mark like Breida or Williams. That works in his favor, but it doesn’t guarantee that the Niners will bring him back. They not only have Breida and Williams, but four picks in the heart of the draft that they can use on another prospect.
Sharks beat rival LA Kings for 3rd straight time, 4-1
Chris Tierney had a goal and an assist, and Jones made 35 saves in the Sharks' third straight victory over their longtime rivals, 4-1 Monday.
NorCal Champions: Mariners cap off remarkable season with Division III title...
Aptos senior Sofia Contreras last week missed her departure to go on a cruise ship with her family for a trip of a lifetime...