PHOTO: A hard day’s work
A field worker realigns an irrigation system on a farm along San Andreas Road.
PHOTO: Cream of the crop
Workers set up carnival games Friday in downtown Watsonville in preparation for the 23rd annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival, which takes place Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The ultimate merger
As a child growing up in Watsonville, Phillip Retamoza had two passions: Mercury vehicles and music — specifically guitar.
Rangers fall 3 1/2 back for wild card with 4-1 loss to A's
Rookie Matt Olson hit his sixth home run in seven games, a second-inning drive off Nick Martinez that helped the Athletics beat Texas 4-1 on Friday night and damage the Rangers' playoff hopes.
Maria Sharapova withdraws from Bank of the West Classic
The tournament made the announcement Wednesday, saying wild-card entry Sharapova was pulling out of the event at Stanford based on the recommendation of a doctor as a "preventative decision" to avoid further injury trouble.
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
Great America introduces prototype coaster
California's Great America introduced its newest roller coaster, RailBlazer, during an unveiling event Wednesday morning.
Fun around every corner
An eager crowd gathered at the main entrance of the fairgrounds Wednesday, ready to attend the first day of the annual Santa Cruz County Fair.
Caput, Dutra likely to face off in November
Santa Cruz County Fourth District incumbent Supervisor Greg Caput defended his seat for the third time in the June 5 election, beating back challenges from four candidates by garnering 33.1 percent of the vote.
New PVUSD trustees start Wednesday
Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s Board of Trustees will face a full agenda Wednesday, immediately after three new members take their seat for the first time since being elected in November.
Deputies: Man drove stolen car to face charges for stealing a...
A man was arrested Tuesday for driving a stolen car to the Monterey County Superior Courthouse in Salinas, where he was scheduled to appear...



















