Strengthening community ties
When Watsonville Police Capt. Michael McKinley pulled up in an unmarked vehicle to the Police Activities League location on Davis Avenue Tuesday, he was immediately swarmed by a group of excited children.
Major injury crash on Freedom Boulevard
Watsonville Police on Wednesday were investigating the cause of a multiple-vehicle collision that sent seven people to hospitals and caused two vehicles to smash into a piñata store.
New Santa Cruz Police chief starts job
Santa Cruz Police Department’s new chief started his job Monday, taking the reins of a department he said has been well-managed and appears to be “in good shape.”
Popular coach remembered
Youth baseball coach Tom Gugale was known for his passion for the game, his gregarious personality and for the legions of young people who loved to play for him. Gugale was killed Friday morning when his truck overturned near San Luis Reservoir. He was 47
The seeds of creativity
Local artist and curator Janet Fine came up with the idea for her latest exhibit over a year ago. Back then, she had no idea what a challenging, unusual experience it would be.
Kids’ boxing academy fighting to stay alive
Fledgling nonprofit Watsonville Boxing Academy is floundering in its efforts to find a home months after opening its doors to dozens of local kids.
Report finds no long-term health risk from Moss Landing battery fire
A year and a half after the massive battery fire at the Moss Landing Power Plant, a final environmental assessment concludes that off-site soil,...
