Hope Thrift to open soon
Watsonville’s newest thrift store is set to open in mid to late February, a company spokesman said Monday.
Fireworks show caps off Fourth of July
Thousands of people poured into the Watsonville Municipal Airport on Wednesday to check out food trucks, first responder aircraft, aerial displays, fireworks and more.
New School expands outdoor education program
The Environmental Outdoor Science and Character Development Program was created as a way to offer outdoor education to the students, but also to offer team-building and self-confidence-building activities.
Suspected gas thief arrested
Police arrested a Watsonville man Friday morning suspected of stealing gas from "numerous" vehicles from the last couple of months, Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Sgt. Brian Cleveland said.
Gang shooting suspects near trial date
The alleged triggermen in the 2014 gang shooting that left a 4-year-old girl dead made an appearance in court Tuesday morning, where a Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge set a Jan. 23 date, at which time prosecutors and defense attorneys will agree on a date for jury selection.
Advocating for children’s safety
CASA of Santa Cruz County's training for new volunteers begins Jan. 30, with the deadline to apply on Jan. 18.
Child sex abuse story unfolds
The baffling child sex abuse case against a doctor and two nurses was launched on May 9 when an unnamed witness brought a video to Watsonville Police Department that showed three adults engaged in sex acts with children as young as three.
Voting begins
Voters throughout Santa Cruz County and across the U.S. headed to their polling places Tuesday in a much-anticipated election that could shift control of the House and Senate.
Nonprofit leader leaves PAPÁS, creates new group
For more than a decade Deutron Kebebew led PAPÁS, an organization that supports fathers as they try to be a part of their children’s lives.
Casserly Road Bridge nears completion
Nearly two months after beginning work on the Casserly Road Bridge, the Santa Cruz County Department of Public Works was putting the final touches on the restoration project and expected it to be open later Tuesday.
Santa Cruz stabbing suspect identified
Police have identified the man suspected of stabbing two people in Santa Cruz on Saturday as Robert David Worel, 32.
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