Cabrillo stabbing suspect makes court appearance
Steven John Wooding, the man suspected of stabbing a young woman Wednesday at Cabrillo College in Aptos, made his first appearance is Superior Court Friday.
Watsonville man killed in Hwy 1 crash
A Watsonville man was struck and killed by two cars early Saturday morning Highway 1 in Santa Cruz.
Flu season decimates blood supplies
This year’s severe influenza season is wreaking havoc, keeping legions of children home from school and adults from work, but it is also having another effect.
Council appoints Huffaker as city manager
The Watsonville City Council unanimously agreed to appoint Matt Huffaker as the new city manager Tuesday evening.
The pride of their family
A few weeks ago, a parent of a student at Ohlone Elementary School decided that the kids at the school should understand the full width and breadth of the pride their parents have in them.
CalFresh Forum returns to Watsonville
Second Harvest Food Bank and the Santa Cruz County Human Services Department came together Friday to host the Seventh Annual Central Coast CalFresh Forum.
A driven life
When Bill Sunderland started teaching in 1970, he planned on doing it for only about two years. He said that was his way of giving back to his community. After that, he planned on becoming a professional mechanic. But somewhere along the way Sunderland re
A new take on the western
Jesse J Elliot, who is also known as Julie Hanks of Watsonville, will celebrate the release of her first novel, “Death at Gran Quivera,” on Saturday from 1-3 p.m. with a book signing at Kelly’s Books, 1838 Main St. in Watsonville.
Teachers to stage ‘work-to-rule’ action
Pajaro Valley Unified School District teachers on Monday will begin a “work-to-rule” action, in which workers do only the work required under their contract.
PV Trustees to consider ID check systems for all schools
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday will consider a proposal to place ID scanners in two schools, which would determine whether visitors can legally be on campus.
County officials outline voting options ahead of election
Santa Cruz County election officials have a message for voters ahead of the Nov. 3 election: Consider voting naked.
The advice, County Clerk Tricia Webber...





















