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The Fourth of July will be a busy day in Santa Cruz County, with parades, parties, fundraisers and more scheduled, capped off by a new fireworks show in Watsonville.

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

More than a thousand people flooded into Ramsay Park on Friday afternoon to witness a traditional Catholic practice.

On March 5, 1868, J.A. Cottle, the first owner, editor and publisher, established the Weekly Pajaronian. The one-page, six-column publication was printed at 313-315 Main St.

The latest art exhibit, “Color!” at the Pajaro Valley Gallery, 37 Sudden St., is about to open.

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.

Watsonville celebrates Veterans Day

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.

At the end of the school year, Watsonville High School’s seniors unveil the projects that cap their final year and serve as a legacy to their four-year journey.

The stage is being set for the annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival, which runs over the weekend.