Lending a hand
After the monthly company-wide meeting at West Marine on Thursday, and during the picnic that normally follows in the summer months, the employees got a chance to have a little extra fun at their bosses’ expense.
New apartment complex rising
A group of city and county leaders gathered in an Atkinson Lane construction zone Thursday, standing on a foundation for a future apartment complex to raise the first wall.
Temps bump up
An excessive heat warning continues through the region, with temperatures bumping up above 100 degrees in many inland areas.
Dole Berry Co. to close doors
Dole Berry Co. at 480 West Beach St. is closing its operations in Watsonville, the company confirmed Wednesday.
Cabrillo starts new year
Thousands of students returned to Cabrillo College’s Aptos and Watsonville campuses for the fall semester Monday, in numbers college officials estimate could top 10,400.
Plan aims to curb speeders
Concerned about speeding on your street? Get together with your neighbors and form a neighborhood traffic group, city officials advise.
Tri-county area launches text-to-911 service
A new service in Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey counties allows people to contact 911 centers via text message.
Council approves pay increases
The Watsonville City Council approved pay increases for more than 20 positions across various departments Tuesday.
Watsonville Woman’s Club celebrates building’s 100th anniversary
On Saturday, the Watsonville Woman’s Club celebrated the 100th anniversary of its English Tudor-style building with an open house.
Manny Contreras out as Watsonville High’s head football coach
In a stunning turn of events, Manny Contreras will not return as Watsonville High’s head football coach for the upcoming 2026 fall season.
Contreras received...
