Voters flock to the polling stations, many for the first time
A record 19.6 million people turned in their voter registration forms by the deadline, according to California Secretary of State Alex Padilla.
Commission to consider Atkinson Lane annexation
The Santa Cruz Local Agency Formation Commission will consider allowing Watsonville to annex a 2.4-acre property into city limits Wednesday.
Palacios sworn in as County Administrative Officer
Former Watsonville City Manager Carlos Palacios was sworn in as the new County Administrative Officer for Santa Cruz County Tuesday at the County Board of Supervisors meeting.
Man dies in head-on crash
A Watsonville man died in a head-on crash on San Juan Road Friday evening in Monterey County.
Event celebrates city’s wetlands
On Saturday, the City of Watsonville, Watsonville Wetlands Watch and Trips for Kids Santa Cruz along with local residents will be celebrating National Trails Day with a bike ride on wetlands trails.
Supervisor candidates to speak on issues
The five candidates for the Fourth District seat on the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will talk about their vision for the county during a forum on Tuesday.
Alleged stolen car pulled over
Numerous police officers performed a high risk stop Tuesday on a vehicle reported stolen in Watsonville.
‘Steampunk’ novel set for release
Four years ago, Jonathan Fesmire looked to the public to help fund his book, a western that is set in an alternate version of Santa Cruz.
Ceremony honors those who died in service
The Avenue of the Flags Ceremony took place on Memorial Day, an annual event put on by the North Monterey County LULAC Council #2907, Veterans of Foreign Wars and others at the Castroville Public Cemetery for 26 years.
Driver dies in crash following pursuit
A driver who managed to elude police after leading them on a high-speed chase on Highway 1 Friday night died in a crash minutes later.
Powerful storms clobber Central Coast
A string of strong winter storms slammed the Central Coast over the past several days, toppling power and communication lines, knocking down scores of...
