Fellowship bolsters artists’ work
Kathleen Crocetti is joined by Irene Lusztig and Helen and Newton Harrison as the 2016-2017 recipients of the Rydell Visual Arts Fellowship Program, who will present the work they have completed over the past two years at an exhibit at the R. Blitzer Gallery. The exhibit opens Friday.
Organizers gathering signatures for hospital initiative
Hospital workers on Saturday began gathering signatures for an initiative they say would “rein in” costs at Watsonville Community Hospital.
Watch out for kidnapping scam, police warn
The Watsonville Police Department on Thursday issued a warning that scammers are using “virtual kidnappings” to trick people out of their money.
Grads: Find your passion, serve your community
Among more than 350 Watsonville High School seniors who graduate in June, 54 will attend California State University campuses, while 23 will go to University of California. Stanford and Yale universities snagged one WHS student each.
Thriller to make debut
"House on Rodeo Gulch" made its debut on July 22 at the Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave. in Santa Cruz.
Bilicich to seek Supervisor seat
When Nancy Bilicich completes her second full stint in November as Watsonville City Councilwoman, she will “term out,” and cannot run for the seat again. But she said she will not be ready to leave politics.
Wings event draws crowds
Hundreds of people attended the third-annual Wings Over Watsonville festival on Saturday, despite temperatures on the tarmac that topped 110 degrees.
New mayor to be sworn in
Watsonville will get a new, but familiar, face as its next mayor Tuesday.
The business of beautification
Capitola city officials recently proactively began enforcing regulations in the Capitola Village regarding sidewalk signs and outdoor displays.
Fire departments welcome new recruits
In a ceremony that drew nearly 100 people on Friday afternoon, Watsonville Fire Department and Central Fire Protection District welcomed their newest members in Twin Lakes Church’s Monscke Hall.
Aptos football players in hot water after posting inappropriate photo online
An inappropriate photo involving players on the Aptos High varsity football team was posted on social media this past weekend following a 35-28 victory...