Dedicated to dads
Since 2003, PAPÁS of Watsonville has strived to promote the importance of fatherhood and strengthening familial relationships. Throughout the year the organization holds a number of classes, workshops and activities, one being their annual Father’s Day ev
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.
Local people, event, business make history
The Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture announced the recipients of its annual awards.
City transfers property to Habitat for Humanity
The Watsonville City Council agreed to transfer ownership of a property to a nonprofit developer Tuesday, with the plan to build about seven housing units over the next 10 years.
WPD sends 65 confiscated guns to be melted down
On Thursday, WPD Sgt. Mish Radich displayed 65 guns for the media that were seized during criminal investigations from 2009 through 2017, ranging from AR-15 rifles to a tiny Derringer pistol.
Sharing the joy
A large crowd began to form in the courtyard at Watsonville Buddhist Temple on Sunday, eager to witness the highlight of the annual Obon Festival: the dancing.
Harbor Freight moving into former OSH
Two weeks after Hope Thrift announced it would be moving into the former Orchard Supply Hardware, city officials said Friday that Harbor Freight Tools will be sharing the building.
Santa Cruz County reports first flu death
Santa Cruz County on Wednesday reported its first death caused by influenza this season, a person listed only as being under 65.
Aptos/La Selva fire district welcomes new chief
Aaron Lowe has been tapped as the new fire chief of the Aptos/La Selva Fire Protection District, the board of directors recently announced.
Farmers, supporters honored at luncheon
The Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau called on community members Wednesday to encourage young people to consider careers in agriculture.
Local prep cross country teams stay on course near the midseason...
The majority of local high school cross country teams are starting to hit their stride as they begin to head deeper into the 2026...























