Santa Cruz County will also host several bike events throughout the month of May, including a bike party in Watsonville on May 27th.
During a school trip to the nation's capital, students from Mount Madonna happened upon a protest over the potential Roe v. Wade reversal.
At least one NorCal city fell under extreme water restrictions this month, and worsening drought could trigger new rules in your area.
Although the damaged plants will eventually reproduce, it's a big hit for growers.
The shelter hopes to raise $80,000 through a 5K/1K Mother's Day run and walk at Pinto Lake County Park.
Here are some ways to really show Mom you care.
PVUSD Superintendent Michelle Rodriguez was named Superintendent of the Year for Santa Cruz, Monterey and Benito counties.
Plan to wine & dine Mom on her big day? See what Watsonville-area eateries are planning Mother's Day for on-site dining & to-go deals.
Five people were displaced early Tuesday morning after a greenhouse fire spread to two mobile homes, Cal Fire reported.
The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report evaluates schools based on graduation rates, academic performance and more.
Residents can give their input about adding new signs to the city.
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Watsonville.
Residents will now be able to place their food waste from their kitchen and yard waste into the bins.
It's a fun, exciting and free way to start children on the path to success
The art gallery is currently hosting its first group exhibition.
The event organizers credit Chanel Miller with bringing awareness about sexual assault into the center of mainstream conversations.
The world-famous Gilroy Garlic Festival, a much-loved annual weekend event that has been a mainstay since the late 1970s, is cancelled.
The county shelter said a person's cat killed the bat.
Press release from UC Santa Cruz.
The crash was on Highway 1 close to Watsonville.
People are advised to stay away from the beach until Friday due to high winds, high waves, and possible rip currents.
An event Saturday includes a hike, eco-carnival with wildlife, solar car races and a lot more.
Mr. and Mrs. Claus delivered gifts during the pandemic and are now receiving some major appreciation.
The rain is expected to stick around and foggy conditions could follow.
The massive fire at Taylor Farms food processing plant in Salinas is still burning as multiple area agencies respond.
Motorcycle cops from Santa Cruz County were in Watsonville for a special traffic enforcement program.
Watsonville Police arrested two suspects in connection to a shooting that killed 18-year-old Feliciano Martinez Perea.
The search began at the beginning of the year and included a community survey and several public meetings.
April 10-16 is the nationally recognized week designated by Congress to honor those working on the telecommunications side of public safety.
The family of an 18-year-old killed in Watsonville said he moved to the area a year ago to work in strawberry fields.
Police said three cars were involved in the crash.
89 years ago Thursday, FDR signed a bill that made beer legal again. Celebrate by enjoying Watsonville's many independent breweries.
Cal Fire said that the state has already experienced an unusually early start to fire season.
Police are asking for the public's help in finding two people they believe are involved in a shooting that killed an 18-year-old man.
The heat wave is affecting the entire state and the National Weather Service issued a Beach Hazards statement to coastal cities in SF.
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