PHOTO: Sea of color at Wharf to Wharf
A massive mob of runners pour through the Seabright Area in Santa Cruz Sunday during the annual Wharf to Wharf race.
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.
Buddhist Temple holds annual Obon Festival
Watsonville Buddhist Temple’s Obon Festival, held Sunday, has been a tradition for decades.
Commission to look at recreational marijuana
As the sale of marijuana for recreational use becomes legal in California on Jan. 1, Watsonville will look to start a process within the city Tuesday that reflects the new law.
Shooting victim dies from wounds
The man who was shot Friday morning after a court dispute died from his wounds Saturday afternoon, Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Sgt. Brian Cleveland said.
Community Foundation announces new CEO
Nearly one year after Community Foundation Santa Cruz County (CFSCC) CEO Lance Linares announced his retirement, the organization has hired his replacement.
Cooler temps for now; solar eclipse on horizon
Overcast skies dominated the Monterey Bay region Monday as a trough of low pressure settled in overhead, ushering in cooler air.
Cabrillo launches new art class, unveils first project
For the past three months, a small group of students has been meeting once a week at Cabrillo College’s Watsonville location to learn about creating public art.
Hospital workers strike
More than 100 hospital technicians picketed in front of Watsonville Community Hospital Wednesday, decrying what they called “bad faith bargaining tactics” that include cuts to employees’ healthcare benefits.
Gonzalez sworn into city council
Aurelio Gonzalez was sworn into the Watsonville City Council Tuesday evening.
Community invited to National Night Out
The public is invited to National Night Out, a series of gatherings held in communities throughout Santa Cruz County on Aug. 5 from 3-7pm.
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