A new life
Richard Piontkowski spent the previous 12 years of his life in a nursing home, where nearly every aspect of his life was controlled by others.
New mayor to be sworn in
Watsonville will get a new, but familiar, face as its next mayor Tuesday.
Teachers to stage ‘work-to-rule’ action
Pajaro Valley Unified School District teachers on Monday will begin a “work-to-rule” action, in which workers do only the work required under their contract.
Man stabbed, suspects at large
Police are looking for two suspects who stabbed a man Wednesday after robbing him, Watsonville Police Sgt. Mish Radich said Thursday.
City receives $321K to plan school access improvements
The City of Watsonville was recently awarded a $321,000 planning grant from the California Transportation Commission to identify projects that will improve access for bicyclists and pedestrians to 15 Watsonville schools.
Appreciating those who served
Gloria Johnson and her son Randy were among the dozen veterans at Applebee's Thursday attending an annual lunch put on by Pajaro Valley Community Alliance, with support from the Santa Cruz Veterans Alliance and community members.
Feds looking to expand offshore drilling
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke on Thursday announced plans for possible offshore drilling around the U.S. that could include the California coast.
Advocating for children’s safety
CASA of Santa Cruz County's training for new volunteers begins Jan. 30, with the deadline to apply on Jan. 18.
Trump administration to end protection for Salvadoran immigrants
The Trump administration said Monday it is ending special protections for Salvadoran immigrants, an action that could force nearly 200,000 to leave the U.S. by September 2019 or face deportation.
Big rain drenches region
Drenching rain visited the Monterey Bay region starting Sunday night.
Students visit from Croatia
Four high school students from Croatia arrived July 2 in Watsonville from the Student Ambassador Exchange Program of the Slavic American Cultural Organization (SACO).
They...