Report: Budget picture improving
As the City of Watsonville’s financial situation continues to improve, disappointing cannabis revenue and increasing retirement costs have city officials concerned for the future.
Jaime Garcia wins in Minnesota debut after trade from Braves
Garcia struck out seven pitching into the seventh inning to win his Minnesota debut , and the Twins stopped a four-game losing streak by beating the Oakland Athletics 6-3 on Friday night.
Watsonville, Pajaro Valley high schools present ‘Avenue Q’
The latest stage production by Watsonville and Pajaro Valley high schools is the Broadway comedic hit “Avenue Q,” a comedy noted for its use of puppets alongside human actors.
Brews, music and food
The seventh annual California Beer Festival Santa Cruz returns to Aptos Village Park on Friday for a three-day event that brings dozens of craft breweries and food vendors to one location.
49ers linebacker Malcolm Smith suffers torn pectoral muscle
Smith, 28, left the field during full-team drills after working with the starters throughout training camp next to All-Pro NaVorro Bowman in the new-look defense.
County: Hepatitis A outbreak is over
Santa Cruz County Public Health Officer Dr. Arnold Leff on Tuesday declared an end to the hepatitis A outbreak that began afflicting local patients in April 2017.
TE Lee Smith agrees to deal to stay with Raiders
A person familiar with the deal confirmed the agreement reached on the first day of the new league year. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the signing hadn't been announced by the team. NFL Network first reported the deal.
49ers' Jimmie Ward returns from hamstring injury
Ward was cleared to return on Wednesday and took part in practice on a limited basis. Ward hurt his hamstring doing the conditioning test on July 27 and has been sidelined ever since.
Maria Sharapova withdraws from Bank of the West Classic
The tournament made the announcement Wednesday, saying wild-card entry Sharapova was pulling out of the event at Stanford based on the recommendation of a doctor as a "preventative decision" to avoid further injury trouble.
Council throws support behind health care bill
The Watsonville City Council approved a resolution Tuesday in support of Senate Bill 562, which, if passed, would pave the way for universal health care coverage in California.
PV’s Lara-Alvarez named Santa Lucia’s top player | All-PCAL football
In 2024, Pajaro Valley senior Benito Lara-Alvarez was primarily on the defensive side of the ball for the Grizzlies.
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