Officials urge extension of immigration program
On Monday, the Trump administration is expected to announce whether or not it will extend El Salvador's Temporary Protected Status designation for another 18 months. In response to the upcoming decision, Congressman Jimmy Panetta spoke at the Watsonville Civic Plaza’s Community Room on Friday.
Warriors pick up No. 38 pick Jordan Bell in deal with Bulls
The NBA champions acquired Oregon forward Jordan Bell from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for financial considerations. The Bulls selected the 6-foot-9 225-pounder with the 38th pick in the second round.
PHOTO: Crab feast boosts SC County Fair
Attendees to the 15th annual Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation Crab Feed enjoy an all-you-can-eat crab and barbecue chicken dinner Saturday.
A regular service schedule recommended
Regular maintenance on cars can prevent larger problems from cropping up later, but according to one organization, a recent survey showed that 89 percent of vehicles were in need of at least one service or repair.
Airport Boulevard section closed
Workers from Graniterock have closed all lanes of Airport Boulevard at Freedom Boulevard and extending northeast 1,300 feet flanking Freedom Centre.
PVUSD offers teachers 2 percent raise
Pajaro Valley Unified School District offered its teachers a 2 percent raise in the latest round of budget negotiations on Oct. 18.
Negotiations stall between PVUSD, teachers’ union
Mediated contract negotiations between Pajaro Valley Unified School District and its teachers’ union stalled Monday after the sides failed to reach an agreement.
Women’s marches to be held across county for second year
The numerous women’s marches which popped up on nearly every continent in protest of the inauguration of President Donald Trump occurred almost a year ago, but many believe they are needed now more than ever.
Group burglarizes residence, injures woman
Watsonville Police are looking for five men who burglarized the residence of a 92-year-old woman after forcing their way inside, Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Sgt. Brian Cleveland reported Friday.
Eclipse a no-show locally
Across the country, millions of Americans craned their necks toward the sky and covered their eyes in protective glasses to witness a phenomenon that hadn’t happened in nearly 40 years.
Powerful storms clobber Central Coast
A string of strong winter storms slammed the Central Coast over the past several days, toppling power and communication lines, knocking down scores of...



















