Council candidates talk housing, transportation
The eight candidates running for the Watsonville City Council voiced their plans for the city during a forum Wednesday.
Watsonville City Council, District 4: Election to decide next mayor
Francisco Estrada and Jenny Sarmiento are running for the District 4 seat on the Watsonville City Council in November, and whoever wins will become the city's next mayor.
Watsonville High students celebrate homecoming in annual downtown parade
Watsonville High School students took part in their homecoming parade Thursday.
Election 2018: Garcia, Sarmiento, Parker lead fundraising races
Rebecca Garcia, Jenny Sarmiento and Ari Parker lead their respective Watsonville City Council races in donations received, finance records show.
Charges spelled out for former neurosurgeon, codefendants
In a hearing packed with graphic descriptions of sexual abuse against four children, a Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge on Tuesday heard a litany of accusations against a former Santa Cruz neurosurgeon and his two female codefendants, all of whom are facing multiple charges and lifetimes in prison.
Open Farm Tours returns this weekend
For the fifth year, farms throughout the Pajaro Valley will be open to the public for a day of family-friendly activities and tours.
Elkhorn Slough to be Designated 'Wetland of International Importance'
Elkhorn Slough joins 38 other wetland sites in the U.S.
Ella Porter, kid reporter
Twin Lakes Christian School fifth-grader Ella Porter is one of 45 young journalists from 10 countries who were recently chosen to write for the Scholastic News Kids Press Corps.
Watsonville City Council, District 5: Incumbent faces challenger
Incumbent Rebecca Garcia is facing off against challenger Casey Clark in the District 5 race in November.
Trustees approve contractor for PV High field
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday agreed to hire a contractor that will oversee construction of the long-awaited athletic field at Pajaro Valley High.
Thousands fill Watsonville for Strawberry Festival
The annual Strawberry Festival drew scores of people Saturday, who browsed among merchandise sales booths, sampled from dozens of food vendors, rode rides, played...
