WHS frosh learn about academies, prepare for big decision
On Tuesday, hundreds of Watsonville High School freshmen will make a decision that will guide the rest of their time at the school.
PHOTO: Crab feast boosts SC County Fair
Attendees to the 15th annual Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation Crab Feed enjoy an all-you-can-eat crab and barbecue chicken dinner Saturday.
Child psychologist sentenced to 16 years
Dr. John William “Bill” Visher, a child psychologist, found guilty of committing lewd acts with a minor, was handed a sentence of 16 years behind bars Tuesday.
Watsonville’s sweet tradition
Downtown came alive this weekend as large crowds attended the 23rd annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival.
Ice on the beach
Ice skating isn’t an activity that one would usually associate with beach towns, but the cities of Capitola and Santa Cruz have set out to change that.
New School teacher offers yoga class
Every day at New School Community Day School, students can leave behind their worries and stress, if only for an hour.
Eclipse a no-show locally
Across the country, millions of Americans craned their necks toward the sky and covered their eyes in protective glasses to witness a phenomenon that hadn’t happened in nearly 40 years.
A playful gesture
On Thursday morning, a large delivery truck made its way into Watsonville’s industrial zone and prepared to unload. While not an uncommon site in the area, the truck’s contents were unique.
Salmon fishing closes for season
June 30 was the last day of the season for commercial salmon fishing.
Broadway hits and dancing bits
The Santa Cruz Follies will return with their annual show, this year named “Best of Broadway: Then and Now,” Wednesday through Saturday at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium.
Santa Cruz County celebrates with parades
Thousands of people attended Fourth of July parades in Watsonville and Aptos Friday, lining sidewalks aliog main streets to see hundreds of participants. Below...
