The union representing long-term care workers in California has ratified an agreement with Santa Cruz County to boost pay to $25 an hour.
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Posted inBusiness & Technology
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Jan. 13
Get this week’s list of Santa Cruz County business name filings.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Watsonville Community Hospital appoints Alexandra Friel to board, Allyson Violante as government and community relations director
Watsonville Community Hospital appointed Alexandra Friel as its newest board member. Friel is the daughter-in-law of the late John Friel, who was one of the first board members to help steer the hospital out from bankruptcy in 2022. Allyson Violante, former county supervisor Zach Friend’s previous chief of staff, also joins hospital leadership in a new government and community relations role.
Posted inLatest News
Drunk driver arrested in Capitola after speeding past police stop
Capitola Police arrested a drunk driver on Saturday when the driver sped by a speed enforcement going close to 100 mph and swerving into other lanes.
Posted inCapitola & Soquel
Man charged in burglary of Shadowbrook restaurant
Capitola police arrested a man after he allegedly broke into Shadowbrook restaurant and nearby Quality Market on Thursday.
Posted inWatsonville / Pajaro
Free curbside Christmas tree collection this week in Watsonville
Watsonville residents can have their natural Christmas trees collected on the next regularly scheduled garbage pickup day this week.
Posted inWatsonville / Pajaro
Watsonville man arrested on child pornography charges
Police charged a Watsonville man, Jose Rodriguez, with allegedly possessing and distributing child pornography.
Posted inLatest News
Cold front and intense winds to sweep through Santa Cruz County
Strong winds and low overnight temperatures are expected across Santa Cruz County on Saturday through Tuesday. The cold front could affect sensitive residents and be hazardous for people who are unhoused.
Posted inLatest News
Animal shelter opens registration for low-cost spay or neuter, vaccines and microchips
Registration is open for low-cost spay or neuter surgery, core vaccines and a microchip for up to 200 pets, offered by the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter, from Feb. 14-16.
Posted inSan Lorenzo Valley
Highway 9 maintenance paving and striping extended
Drivers can expect traffic delays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday between Felton and Ben Lomond during a Highway 9 maintenance paving and striping project.