Police believe that gangs were involved in the shooting of a 17-year-old teen in Watsonville last night. The boy, who has not been identified, remains in critical condition. The incident occurred just before 8:00 pm near Jefferson and High streets. He was apparently stopped by gang members and an altercation ensued, in which he was shot at least seven times in the chest. Police are still looking for suspects in the case.
Articles by Danny Wool
Santa Cruz City Workers Vulnerable to Next Cuts
“We’re in grave risk,” warned City Manager Dick Wilson during his mid-year budget update yesterday. He expects that next year’s revenue will not increase, while expenses increase, and the State of California eyes every possibility to close its own budget gap (estimated at one-quarter of the state budget). With all the low hanging fruit already picked, Wilson is recommending cutting retirement benefits for new municipal employees, and asking them to work until they are 60 or to receive fewer benefits if they retire at 55.
One in Four Santa Cruz Households Living In Poverty
The high cost of living coupled with a lack of jobs means Santa Cruz County is the hardest hit in the greater Bay Area.
Bomb Detonated at Child Protective Services
A teen handed his social worker a pipe bomb (without the pipe) yesterday at the county’s Emeline offices.
Scotts Valley Man Arrested in Santa Cruz Stabbing
Jabriel Levi Grisell, 20, of Scotts Valley was arrested by the SCPD for stabbing two men during an argument last weekend.
A Victory for Low-Income Rentals in Santa Cruz
The owner of the Alimur Mobile Home Park in Soquel has long been pressuring the county to allow him to sell of his property so that it can be converted into a condominium style arrangement.
Yudof Cancels Visit to UCSC
In the 18 months since he was appointed President of the University of California system, Chancellor Mark Yudof has never once visited the UCSC campus
Nazi Flags Come Down in Santa Cruz
People passing the St. George Residences on Pacific Avenue looked up last night expecting to be shocked by the two Nazi flags hanging in one unit’s windows.
Santa Cruz County Kids Are Out of Shape
Not too long ago, kids used to spend most of their free time running around outdoors, playing sports and riding their bikes.
Christian School Gives for Christmas
Students at the Baymonte Christian School in Scotts Valley filled 351 shoeboxes with much- needed items such as soap, toothbrushes and washcloths, along with treats like candy and toys.
