Standoff shuts down Clifford Avenue
Police have shut down Clifford Avenue between Claremont and Melrose avenues Friday morning to make way for a stand off that is currently in progress.
Child psychologist sentenced to 16 years
Dr. John William “Bill” Visher, a child psychologist, found guilty of committing lewd acts with a minor, was handed a sentence of 16 years behind bars Tuesday.
PVUSD to purchase Towers
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday unanimously approved a plan to purchase its Towers headquarters, a move that is expected to save the district more than $28 million over the next three decades.
Remembering the veterans
Richard Montalvo was born and raised in Watsonville, and graduated from Watsonville High School in 1967. Robert Swinn lives in Scotts Valley, but his parents were born in Aromas and Freedom. Both men have made it their mission to care for monuments in Wat
Watsonville declared a ‘Dreamers City’
The Watsonville City Council unanimously voiced its support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program Tuesday, joining numerous cities across the country in reaction to President Donald Trump’s decision to end the program.
A look at the county's spooky locales
Santa Cruz County is known for its surfing and its tourist-friendly boardwalk but the coastal county has also been a hot bed for ghosts and legends.
PV High grads hold parade at Starlight Elementary
A group of Pajaro Valley High School seniors participated in the school's first-ever graduation parade on Monday, adorning their graduation colors and marching into Starlight Elementary School’s grounds.
County unveils new jail re-entry facility
Santa Cruz County corrections officials showed off their newest facility Friday, which was created to be a final stop for inmates before they are released.
Three sentenced in shooting case
Three of the men who took part in a 2014 gang-related shooting that left a man and a 4-year-old girl dead have been given prison sentences, jail records show.
Vazquez appointed as Monterey County judge
The Superior Court of California for the County of Monterey announced the investiture of Rafael Vazquez on Feb. 2.
Police seeking 12-year-old couple on lam
Watsonville police Saturday were looking for a 12-year-old girl who took her mother's car and went on the run with her 12-year-old boyfriend, and...






















