WPD: Gas thief likely sparked fire
Two vehicles were destroyed Tuesday night after someone reportedly drilled a hole in the gas tank to steal fuel and sparked a fire, Watsonville Police Sgt. Mish Radich said.
Multicultural Celebration nixed; tree lighting postponed to Sunday
Rain in the forecast for Saturday has dampened the city’s holiday plans.
Honoring the uniform
More than 50 veterans were joined by the student body of Aromas School and community members for the annual Veterans Day Assembly.
A burst of business
According to a report compiled by 1-800-Flowers in 2016, Valentine’s Day remains second only to Mother’s Day as the most popular flower-gifting holiday in the United States.
Man steals car in Santa Cruz, leads police on chase
A man managed to evade police Friday morning in Santa Cruz after allegedly leading them on a high-speed chase in a stolen Mercedes Benz, police said.
A behind-the-scenes look at city government
Twenty local high school students are spending their summer getting a first-hand look at how Watsonville’s government works.
Martinelli’s to move production facility
The S. Martinelli & Company production facility at 227 East Beach St. has been a centerpiece of Watsonville’s culture since it was established there more than 132 years ago.
Fire scorches house in Watsonville mobile home park
WATSONVILLE—A home was badly damaged after a fire broke out late Saturday at a mobile home park in Watsonville.
According to the Santa Cruz County Fire Dispatch website, a fire was reported on the 100 block of Pera Drive inside the Rancho Cerritos Mobile Home...
RTC to consider transportation projects
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission on Thursday will consider what projects should be covered by Measure D funds over the next five years.
Deputies: Man drove stolen car to face charges for stealing a...
A man was arrested Tuesday for driving a stolen car to the Monterey County Superior Courthouse in Salinas, where he was scheduled to appear...
