‘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.
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.
Neighborhoods unite in National Night Out
Neighborhoods throughout the City of Watsonville joined forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 35th annual National Night Out.
Parades, fireworks and more for Fourth of July
Thousands of people will gather across the county on Wednesday to celebrate 242 years since the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
Judge to decide on accused killer’s venue
A Santa Cruz County Superior Court judge heard closing arguments Tuesday in a case that will send an accused child killer either to juvenile jail, or see him tried as an adult.
Watsonville closes Pinto Lake boat dock
Watsonville City officials have closed the launch ramp and dock at Pinto Lake City Park until further notice, the city announced on its website Wednesday.
Wings over water: Author Jonathan Franzen to speak at Birding Festival
The annual Monterey Bay Birding Festival returns next weekend, and in addition to extensive birding and wildlife viewing, this year’s event will also feature some renowned keynote speakers.
A ‘bridge to the community’
Cabrillo College is set to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its Porter Gulch Review at a launch party on May 16 in the Horticulture Building on the college’s Aptos campus.
Vehicle damages bank
Bay Federal Credit Union in Watsonville was struck by a vehicle Monday, a collision that damaged a column and a portion of the building.
Police seeking phone store robbers
Watsonville police are looking for four men they believe entered a store Friday night and stole more than $8,000 worth of electronic devices.
Proposition 50 starts strong, with 64% of the statewide vote
Early results Tuesday night showed Proposition 50 ahead by a slight margin, with just over 64% of Californians voting yes, and 77.8% of Santa...
