Military helicopter gets new life
The army green helicopter that arrived at Watsonville Municipal Airport Monday began its life during the Vietnam War, and also served time in Alaska.
Police break jail smuggling ring
Law enforcement officials from three agencies arrested eight people Tuesday, in what police are describing as a “well-orchestrated” scheme to smuggle drugs and tobacco into Santa Cruz County Jail.
Big rig smashes multiple cars, bursts into flames on Highway 1
Several firefighters, ambulances and police officers are responding to a crash on Highway 1 at River Street after a big rig reportedly struck 21 vehicles and then burst into flames just before 10 a.m.
PHOTO: Aromas Day pulls in the crowds
Live music was just a fraction of the fun at the annual Aromas Day Sunday.
Watsonville company sells technology to Chilean tribe
A Watsonville company best known for converting crop by-products into clean-burning fuel has gone global.
Casserly Road Bridge nears completion
Nearly two months after beginning work on the Casserly Road Bridge, the Santa Cruz County Department of Public Works was putting the final touches on the restoration project and expected it to be open later Tuesday.
Alleged stolen car pulled over
Numerous police officers performed a high risk stop Tuesday on a vehicle reported stolen in Watsonville.
Commission recommends recreational marijuana
The Watsonville Planning Commission unanimously recommended Tuesday that the city council allow medical marijuana facilities to also sell their product for recreational use.
Hoping to hit the jackpot
It may be only a one in 293 million chance, but that’s not stopping many from trying their luck at winning $700 million.
Pajaro Valley Health Care District seeks applicants for Measure N oversight...
The Pajaro Valley Health Care District is seeking community members to serve on the Measure N Citizens’ Oversight Committee, which monitors spending of bond...
