Parades, fireworks and more for Fourth of July
Thousands of people will gather across the county on Wednesday to celebrate 242 years since the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
Remembering the veterans
Richard Montalvo was born and raised in Watsonville, and graduated from Watsonville High School in 1967. Robert Swinn lives in Scotts Valley, but his parents were born in Aromas and Freedom. Both men have made it their mission to care for monuments in Wat
Gonzalez looking to fill vacant council seat
Aurelio Gonzalez is vying for the District 2 seat on the Watsonville City Council.
Report critical of Measure L reporting
Almost five years after Pajaro Valley residents passed Measure L, the Santa Cruz County Grand Jury criticized Pajaro Valley Unified School District and the citizens’ committee assigned to oversee it for alleged lack of reporting the bond’s financial infor
Flame of Hope passes through county
The Law Enforcement Special Olympics Northern California Torch Run launched from Watsonville early Wednesday morning and laced its way across the county.
Taking their cause on the road
AIDS/LifeCycle, a seven-day, 545-mile fundraising ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, passed through Watsonville on Monday.
Oaxacan culture recognized
The 12th annual Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza Cultural Festival unfolded Sunday at the Harbor High athletic field. The event is designed to showcase live traditional dances, dress, music and food from Oaxaca, Mexico.
Man arrested for hit and run after standoff, attacking K9
A Santa Cruz man was arrested Saturday after allegedly fleeing the scene of a collision he caused, and then barricading himself in his residence with a loaded gun when officers arrived, California Highway Patrol spokeswoman Trista Drake said.
Proposition 50 starts strong, with 64% of the statewide vote
This story has been updated with new results and with a statement from the Santa Cruz County Republican party chair.
Statewide voting results Wednesday morning...
