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.
Joaquin Avila remembered
Dozens of people gathered at Marinovich park Saturday afternoon to pay tribute to a man who championed civil rights for Latinos, and who revolutionized the way Watsonville chooses its leaders.
Sheriff's deputies shut down large BHO lab
Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies on Tuesday discovered and shut down what investigators described as one of the largest butane honey oil labs the department has seen in years.
Police: homeless sex offender attacked multiple women
SANTA CRUZ — A homeless sex offender from Salinas was arrested Tuesday after allegedly groping several women on pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz Police spokeswoman Joyce Blaschke said.
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.
PHOTO: Valencia Road bridge work continues
Heavy equipment and big steel are part of a new bridge project on Valencia Road in Aptos.
Hope Thrift to open soon
Watsonville’s newest thrift store is set to open in mid to late February, a company spokesman said Monday.
Master Officer Jess Ojeda retires after 28 years
Watsonville Police Master Officer Jess Ojeda retires at the end of December after a 28-year career.
New apartment complex rising
A group of city and county leaders gathered in an Atkinson Lane construction zone Thursday, standing on a foundation for a future apartment complex to raise the first wall.
Pajaro Valley Pride holds third annual march and celebration
People lined up along Main Street Sunday morning and let out a thunderous cheer as the third annual Pajaro Valley Pride March and Celebration officially kicked off.
‘Catz football claws their way back to beat MVC | Weeklys...
Watsonville sophomore Noel Navarro had three rushing touchdowns, and the Wildcatz defeated Monte Vista Christian, 42-41, in Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division-North football...
