Christmas Project makes annual circuit
Nearly four decades ago, Gladys Anderson met a low-income family whose 12-year-old daughter wanted only a doll for Christmas. It was a toy she had never owned.
Building a strong network
Second Harvest Food Bank works year-round with more than 100 organizations to deliver donated food to nearly 55,000 people throughout Santa Cruz County every month.
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.
Council voices opposition to offshore drilling
The City of Watsonville joined more than 150 municipalities across the country in opposing expanded offshore drilling, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order in April calling for its reevaluation.
Santa Cruz County Sheriff: Bear Fire was arson
Santa Cruz County Sheriff Jim Hart on Friday identified the man thought to be responsible for deliberately starting the Bear Fire.
City receives $321K to plan school access improvements
The City of Watsonville was recently awarded a $321,000 planning grant from the California Transportation Commission to identify projects that will improve access for bicyclists and pedestrians to 15 Watsonville schools.
Funds bolster Farm Discovery’s education programs
Deep in the verdant recesses of Watsonville’s farm country lies Live Earth Farm, a business that takes organic fruits and vegetables to farmers markets and customers, but more importantly, into the classroom.
Affordable housing project back on track
Construction is set to resume on Haven Plaza, a 35-unit permanent supportive housing community at 2838 Park Ave. in Soquel after developers secured critical...
