Carjacking suspects arrested after shooting at deputy
Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies arrested three carjacking suspects Friday morning after they allegedly shot at the car’s owner, and then at a deputy who chased them.
City transfers property to Habitat for Humanity
The Watsonville City Council agreed to transfer ownership of a property to a nonprofit developer Tuesday, with the plan to build about seven housing units over the next 10 years.
Maddy's alleged killer to be tried as adult
Adrian Jere Gonzalez, who is accused off raping and murdering 8-year-old Madyson "Maddy" Middleton in 2015, will be tried as an adult, a Santa Cruz County Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday.
Farmworker shortage hits Monterey Bay
Many see the Trump administration's immigration crackdown as already having an effect on the U.S. economy — and no place is that more apparent than in the agriculture industry.
Lakeside’s new facility in full swing
Lakeside Organic Gardens' new shipping and storage facility is fully operational on Sakata Lane.
Accused doctor makes first court appearance
The Santa Cruz neurosurgeon accused of numerous sex offenses against children appeared briefly in court Wednesday morning, where he did not enter a plea.
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.
Dedicated to dads
Since 2003, PAPÁS of Watsonville has strived to promote the importance of fatherhood and strengthening familial relationships. Throughout the year the organization holds a number of classes, workshops and activities, one being their annual Father’s Day ev
Teaching the teachers
In a large, sunny field late Monday morning, about two-dozen Pajaro Valley Unified School District teachers were down on their knees, taking a close look at the plants, animals and other things they found.
‘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.
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...