James Kohut granted $6.45 million bail
The Santa Cruz neurosurgeon accused of molesting several children can be released from jail if he posts a $6,450,000 bail, Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge John Salazar ruled Wednesday.
County supervisors reject challenge to Aptos Village Project
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously declined to hear an appeal of the ongoing Aptos Village Project, ending the latest salvo by a group that has long opposed it.
Watsonville commits to Paris Agreement
Watsonville joined thousands of cities across the globe in support of the Paris Agreement weeks after President Donald Trump announced the United States will be pulling out of the accord.
Police: Don’t let your Fourth be a bust
Police and fire officials in Watsonville and Santa Cruz are warning that Fourth of July revelers who celebrate with illegal fireworks are risking serious fines.
Community spirit celebrated
Thousands of people lined Main Street in downtown Watsonville on the Fourth of July during the annual Spirit of Watsonville parade.
Man dies in fiery Hwy 1 crash
A man died early Saturday in a brutal fiery crash after his car slammed into the center divide on Highway 1 in the northbound lanes.
The world on pause, a tribute to remember
I know the day he died, Jack O'Neill, as a day my world got bigger even as the earth became one person smaller.
Soccer group scores a goal
In the nine years since its inception, Aztecas Soccer Club has kept young people from the draw of criminal street gangs by keeping them busy with games and practices and giving them academic support.
A nontraditional love story
"Beauty and the Beast" will be brought to the theater stage for local audiences when Cabrillo Stage brings the musical to life beginning Thursday.
Supervisor Felipe Hernandez – September 2025
As summer concludes and we transition into the fall season, I am pleased to share updates on recent accomplishments and upcoming initiatives in our...
