A show of support for climate change lawsuit
                    A large group of young people took picket signs in hand Monday afternoon and went on a short march near the Santa Cruz County Courthouse, a show of support for a federal lawsuit that could have a resounding effect on how the U.S. government deals with climate change.                
                
            Typical warm weekend on tap
                    Seasonal weather is on tap for the weekend, with patchy clouds starting off Saturday and Sunday, which will break up both days into the late morning to warm and sunny conditions.                
                
            E.A. Hall School administrator retires after 35 years
                    In the midst of her work day on Dec. 16, Lupe Herrera was called out of E.A. Hall Middle School’s main office after being told she was needed at the school’s assembly. Students, teachers and faculty were lined up together outside, and when Herrera stepped into view, everyone began to cheer.                
                
            Film Festival expands to four locations
                    With events across four locations, the Watsonville Film Festival is shooting for a flexible and diverse program for its sixth year.                
                
            New transitional camp opens for homeless
                    State Park Rangers teamed up with Santa Cruz Police and Santa Cruz County workers early Wednesday to clear away a homeless camp that has taken over a large section of San Lorenzo Park known as the bench lands.                
                
            Local artist tapped for PVCHT exhibit
                    Eleven new art pieces now grace the walls of the Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust thanks to the efforts of local artist Jaime Sanchez.                
                
            Pajaro Valley Pride holds second annual festival
                    Hundreds of people flocked downtown late Sunday morning for the second annual Pajaro Valley Pride Festival.                
                
            Three K-9s join Sheriff’s Office
                    Three new K-9s were sworn into duty Monday at the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office.                
                
            Farmers, supporters honored at luncheon
                    The Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau called on community members Wednesday to encourage young people to consider careers in agriculture.                
                
            Raiders get 2 key pieces of defense back in practice
                    he Oakland Raiders defense had one of their most productive practices on Thursday, the same day outside linebacker Bruce Irvin and defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. returned after missing most of the first week of training camp.                
                
            Photo story: A Dia de los Muertos celebration
                
Dancers from Estrellas de Esperanza prepare to take the stage in Watsonville during the Calle Libres and Dia de Los Muertos event Sunday. Music,...            
            
        




















