Three arrested on gun, drug charges
Three suspected gang members were arrested last week after police reportedly found drugs and a loaded revolver at their residence.
Education by the numbers
A total of 120 students from 11 different middle schools across the region were given a head start on their math skills this week at the Bruce W. Woolpert Algebra Academy, held at Graniterock’s corporate headquarters and Driscoll’s Cassin Ranch facility in Watsonville.
Aptos man shoots woman, barricades himself in residence
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team responded to an Aptos residence Wednesday night after a man reportedly shot a woman, and then barricaded himself inside.
Hotel project underway, could wrap up in one year
If all goes according to schedule, the 7.3-acre property on West Beach Street that once housed the Indalex aluminum plant will feature a new hotel, a gas station and a retail store within one year.
Salvation Army to unveil Day Center
The Salvation Army in Watsonville will host an open house at its new homeless day center on Monday, a time when visitors can tour the facility and learn about the services offered there.
Man arrested with firearm from gun shop burglary
A little less than one year after unknown suspects stole five guns from a Watsonville gun shop, police have taken the last of them off the streets.
Concord Police officers struck by car in Santa Cruz
Two police officers from Concord were injured Wednesday when they were struck by a vehicle while performing a high-risk car stop on a wanted fugitive.
Fair 2018: Paintings, sculptures and even an opossum
For a glimpse of a wide range of today’s arts, from paintings and drawings, to ceramics, sculpture, photos and even a taxidermied whimsical opossum, step into the Fine Arts Building of the upcoming Santa Cruz County Fair.
FBI offers reward for Planned Parenthood arson
The FBI has offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect who started a fire at the Planned Parenthood in Watsonville on July 20.
Attendance up at Santa Cruz County Fair
Crews at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds spent Monday taking down the booths, displays, rides and other trappings of the fair, which ended Sunday.
Man arrested in levee death
Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies on Friday arrested a Pajaro man for the murder of Watsonville resident Jesús Alfonso Duarte Figueroa, whose body was found...