Eiskamp named Farmer of the Year
Georgeann Cowles Eiskamp has seen her father and son receive the Farmer of the Year award over the years, but the fifth generation farmer had never gotten the honor herself. That was until Thursday evening, when the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau bridged t
Watsonville Fire training new recruits
With an almost military precision, a small group of recruits stood at attention at Watsonville Fire Station 2 Friday morning, ready to continue the training that will make them full-fledged firefighters.
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.
Faris Sabbah to run for county superintendent of schools
Faris Sabbah, who worked for Pajaro Valley Unified School District and Monterey County Office of Education before coming to the Santa Cruz County Office of Education to serve as Deputy Superintendent, announced his candidacy for the office’s top position.
Aptos Village work progressing
Construction of the Aptos Village Project is progressing as planned, with structural work on the Hihn Apple Barn completed earlier this month.
Students take a shine to solar class
The first day of summer was perhaps the best day for a group of students to learn how to capture and use the power of the sun.
Palacios sworn in as County Administrative Officer
Former Watsonville City Manager Carlos Palacios was sworn in as the new County Administrative Officer for Santa Cruz County Tuesday at the County Board of Supervisors meeting.
Accused doctor could get bail
A Santa Cruz County Superior Court judge said Monday that he will consider bail for the neurosurgeon accused of numerous sex crimes against children, but put off setting an amount until attorneys have reviewed his tax records.
Arenado completes cycle with game-winning homer for Rockies
Arenado completed the cycle with a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Rockies stunned the San Francisco Giants by rallying for a 7-5 win Sunday.
Warriors' Kerr to pursue more answers for health issues
General manager Bob Myers said Monday that Kerr would have time off as needed in the coming weeks to find more options to better his long-term health, and Kerr said he would be traveling to do so.
Ocean Breeze horse schooling show in town
More than 60 horses and their owners rolled into Watsonville this week for the annual Ocean Breeze Hunter/Jumper Show at the Santa Cruz County...