Report critical of Measure L reporting
Almost five years after Pajaro Valley residents passed Measure L, the Santa Cruz County Grand Jury criticized Pajaro Valley Unified School District and the citizens’ committee assigned to oversee it for alleged lack of reporting the bond’s financial infor
ICE raids target Central Coast
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested two Santa Cruz County residents on Wednesday and Thursday, which was part of an effort to round up undocumented immigrants throughout the Central Coast.
Riding for a cause
A team of 21 firefighters arrived in Watsonville Monday after a 70-mile bicycle ride from Half Moon Bay.
Financial guru paints positive picture
Hundreds of people from throughout the Monterey Bay region came to the Henry J. Mello Center Thursday to hear financial experts give a brief synopsis of the nation’s financial health, as well as that of the region.
New human resources director takes reins
Since Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Chona Killeen started her position ion July 1, she and her department have hired more than 100 new teachers.
Transportation Commission approves new rail contract
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission on Thursday approved a contract allowing a new operator to take control of the 32-mile rail line that runs from Watsonville to Davenport.
State education officials release test scores
Nearly 50 percent of California’s 3.2 million students met or exceeded English Language Arts standards on state tests from the past academic year, numbers nearly identical to those from 2016 results.
ALERT: Buena Vista Drive closed
Buena Vista Drive is closed in both directions at Trabing Road after a truck hauling a load of large logs overturned and sheared a power pole.
Dutra announces run for supervisor
Watsonville City Councilman Jimmy Dutra stood on a trail overlooking Watsonville Slough Tuesday, talking about his term with the city and his affinity for his hometown. He was also there to talk about his run for Santa Cruz County Supervisor for the June
Gun range burglarized; SWAT team on scene
At least two dozen police officers, including a SWAT team, are on scene at a gun range after reports that the business was burglarized early Wednesday.
Motorcyclist dies in Highway 17 crash
A San Jose man died in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 17 early Sunday morning.
The California Highway Patrol said an unknown person was driving...