Woman dies in head-on Hwy 129 crash
A Gilroy woman died in a crash near Aromas on Highway 129 at Murphy Road Wednesday.
Office project seeks more time
The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday will consider giving more time to a property owner who is looking to construct two medical offices on Technology Drive.
Accused doctor makes first court appearance
The Santa Cruz neurosurgeon accused of numerous sex offenses against children appeared briefly in court Wednesday morning, where he did not enter a plea.
49ers release linebacker NaVorro Bowman
The San Francisco 49ers cut ties with one of the few remaining links to their last run of success when they released linebacker NaVorro Bowman on Friday.
Gray, A's bullpen combine to shut out Indians 5-0
Gray and three relievers combined on a four-hitter, and Oakland beat Cleveland 5-0 on Friday night to spoil the return of Indians manager Terry Francona.
Olson hits 2-run homer, A's beat Red Sox 7-3
Matt Olson hit a two-run homer, Jed Lowrie drove in two runs and the Oakland Athletics rebounded for a 7-3 victory over the AL East leaders to win for the sixth time in seven games Wednesday night.
Turning the tables on thanks
Years ago, a customer of the 7-Eleven store at 261 East Lake Ave. brought a turkey dinner to employees who were working on Thanksgiving. In the 10 years since that day, the lottery-style giveaway has become a Thanksgiving tradition.
Home is where the art is
The Santa Cruz County Bank Arts Collaborative celebrated the opening of its new art exhibit, “Quintessential Santa Cruz County,” on Aug. 15.
Samardzija, Giants beat Diamondbacks 6-3 to take series
One day after losing to the Giants in extra innings, the Diamondbacks came up short again after committing a pair of costly errors and repeatedly failing with runners in scoring position during a 6-3 loss.
Immigrants sue US over end to temporary protected status
The Trump administration's decision to end a program that lets immigrants from four countries live and work legally in the U.S. was motivated by racism and leaves the immigrants' American born children with an "impossible choice," according to a federal lawsuit filed on Monday.
Protest, film target pesticide regulations
About 40 people gathered outside the CineLux Green Valley Cinema in Watsonville Friday to protest new regulations by the Department of Pesticide Regulation regarding...