A recently-acquired slice of coastal land near Watsonville will help protect South County and its farmland from flooding, coastal surges and other impacts of global warming.
A day before the new school year started, with more than 16,000 students returning to class throughout Pajaro Valley Unified School District, Pajaro Middle School celebrated the reopening of the campus following major flood repairs.
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday tabled a proposed ordinance that would have prohibited the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in the unincorporated parts of Santa Cruz County.
Aptos High last week announced that Johnny Velez was named the new head coach for both the boys’ and girls’ wrestling teams.
Editor's note: Three new candidates have tossed their hats in the ring for seats on the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees districts 2, 3 and 6.
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Elkhorn Slough, the vast natural area south of Watsonville that serves as a transition zone between land and sea and is home to myriad species of birds—as well as water and land animals—got a boost last week with a $6 …
Nestled right in the middle of California's Central Coast, Watsonville is a nice town that changes seasons throughout the year. From spring's bright blooms to autumn's golden hues, each time of the year holds its magic and allure.
Watsonville High and other local football teams this week were in full gear preparing for the upcoming 2024 fall season.
Sabrina Bracken was just a sophomore when she joined the St. Francis High girls’ volleyball team that won a Central Coast Section title in 2008.
“Reinforcing Cultural Identity,” a conference packed with classes, performances and more is set to run Aug. 15-25 at various venues within Cabrillo College, PVUSD and the City of Watsonville.
Preparations are underway for the 125th anniversary celebration of the Watsonville Woman’s Club.
The man who was shot when he reportedly charged at an officer with a knife after threatening to kill his 3-year-old stepdaughter has been released from the hospital, and booked into Santa Cruz County Jail without bail.
Two people were shot Thursday night in the area of the Crows Nest restaurant in Santa Cruz, and police from several jurisdictions are looking for the suspects.
St. Francis High announced this week that Robert Gomez was promoted to become the next head coach for the Sharks boys’ basketball team.
Haley Batten placed ninth in the women’s mountain bike event three years ago at the Tokyo Olympics.
Santa Cruz County Sheriff Jim Hart announced his retirement Wednesday, a move that will cap a 36-year career with the department when he steps down Dec. 6.
A Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge ruled Tuesday that there is enough evidence that the man who raped and killed 8-year-old Madyson (Maddy) Middleton in 2015 would pose a continued danger to the public if he is released.
Aptos native Nikki Hiltz advanced to the women’s 1500-meters semifinals after they placed third in their preliminary heat at Stade de France on Aug. 6.
A collection of images from the Watsonville Strawberry Festival from Aug. 2-4.
