Police: Man vandalized several businesses, vehicles
A Watsonville man was arrested Saturday after allegedly breaking numerous windows of businesses and vehicles downtown, including at the Watsonville Police Department.
Drug lab discovered in Aptos vacation home
Multiple Santa Cruz County law enforcement agencies responded Friday afternoon to the discovery of a butane honey oil (BHO) lab at 120 Sea Terrace Way in Aptos.
Cops double down on drunk drivers during holiday
To help quell an expected uptick in holiday-fueled drunk driving, Watsonville Police Department is partnering with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over program.
Council calls for cannabis growth
WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday made recommendations for sweeping changes to the City’s cannabis laws.
Along with possibly adding multiple cannabis business licenses, the Council also recommended changes to its allowable square footage for cultivation, employee background checks, delivery regulations and distance requirements.
Council members,...
Twin Lakes improvement project in full swing
Work is progressing on a project in Live Oak to improve beach access at Twin Lakes State Beach.
Commission recommends PV High's sports field
Pajaro Valley High School's long-awaited athletics field took one step closer to construction Tuesday when the Watsonville Planning Commission unanimously recommended the project.
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo
Under slightly overcast skies and an occasional mild breeze, the 28th annual Cinco de Mayo celebration took place Sunday in downtown Watsonville.
Aptos High to present ‘Pride and Prejudice’
The Aptos High Drama Department is presenting this year’s fall production, “Pride and Prejudice.”
A ‘real-world’ lesson
With music playing softly in the background, a group of students at New School Community Day School on Friday was focused on piles of damaged computers in front of them, each with a different electronic ailment.
Student stabbed at Aptos High School
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APTOS—Aptos High School was placed on lockdown for more than four hours after a student was stabbed multiple times Tuesday afternoon near the campus’ swimming pool.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office closed off the school after the 2:15pm...
Pajaro Valley Health Care District seeks applicants for Measure N oversight...
The Pajaro Valley Health Care District is seeking community members to serve on the Measure N Citizens’ Oversight Committee, which monitors spending of bond...























