The business of beautification
Capitola city officials recently proactively began enforcing regulations in the Capitola Village regarding sidewalk signs and outdoor displays.
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.
City approves PV High's long-awaited sports field
The Watsonville City Council voted unanimously to approve Pajaro Valley High School's football field and track, more than 13 years after the school welcomed its first students on campus.
Heavy surf pounds coast
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association warned Friday that hazardous surf conditions could last through the weekend, with westerly swells as large as 20 feet possible.
RTC approves five-year transportation plan
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission approved a five-year plan Thursday that outlines projects throughout the county that will be funded by Measure D.
Japanese exchange students visit Graniterock quarry
Every year, groups of Japanese middle school students visit Watsonville, meeting their American counterparts and kicking off a weeklong exchange program that often turns into a lifelong friendship.
Wetsuit pioneer Jack O’Neill dies
Jack O’Neill, described as a surfer, ocean lover, boating enthusiast, wetsuit pioneer and founder of the eponymous worldwide surf company, died Friday surrounded by family in his Pleasure Point home. He was 94.
Creepy, kooky and spooky
They may be creepy and kooky, but the Addams’ are just like any other family you know: they have growing children, they live in a suburban neighborhood and they have that oddball uncle. But, the Addams Family is just a little more mysterious and spooky th
Man shot, killed in possible drug exchange
A Watsonville man was shot and killed Saturday night in what a witness described as a gun battle in an otherwise quiet neighborhood.
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,...






















