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WildRescue Needs Its Own Rescue

Submitted by Jasmine Viel
Monday, November 19th, 2012, 7:56pm
WildRescue Needs Its Own Rescue

 

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Don't Forget to get your Pumpkins!

Submitted by Michelle Pulido on Thursday, October 18th, 3:28 pm
If you still haven't pick your pumpkins for Halloween then you should read this article from Serena Federman from the Watsonville Patch. She's got the inside scoop on where you should get them!   http://watsonville.patch.com/blog_posts/crystal-bay-farms-a-pajaro-valley-treasure
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Healthy Dog Shot Fair

Submitted by Jasmine Viel
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012, 8:08pm
On Saturday, May 19, 2012, Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter (SCCAS) will host the Healthy Dogs Shots Fair from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Ramsay Park Baseball Field, 1301 Main Street in Watsonville.  Dogs will receive FREE rabies shots, FREE distemper/parvovirus shots, $10 microchips (includes registration) and information on low-cost ($20) spay or neuter options.   Participant dogs must reside in Santa Cruz County (includes all cities).  Dogs must be 4 months of age to receive a rabies shot and 2 months of age to receive a distemper/parvovirus shot.  All dogs must be on a leash.
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Two Local Men Head To Gun Competition

Submitted by Jasmine Viel
Tuesday, September 13th, 2011, 2:28pm

The top shooters in the dynamic “run-and-gun” sport of practical shooting will converge on Las Vegas to compete in the 2011 STI USPSA National Handgun Championships, including two men from the Central Coast.

Among the more than 650 shooters from across America, and around the world, competing for the coveted title of National Champion will be local top guns Alvin Ilarina of Soquel and Thomas Chan of Watsonville.­

In all, 45 states and six foreign nations will be represented at the competition which is organized by the U.S.

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Contest For President Obama To Speak at Your High School

Submitted by Central Coast News Staff
Thursday, February 24th, 2011, 1:02pm

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. - More than a thousand public schools nation-wide applied last year. This week some central coast high schools may apply to the 2010 Race To The Top High School Commencement Challenge too.

The White House created this challenge to help President Obama achieve his goal of having the highest proportion of college graduates in the world by 2020.

To apply, schools need to put together essay and data that shows how they promote college and career readiness for all students. They also need to show they establish a culture of student success and academic excellence. The deadline is Friday, February 25th.

To access an application, go to www.whitehouse.gov/commencement.

Central Coast News talked to several high schools in the area. The principals say they haven't heard of the challenge but are now excited to get their students involved.

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Wanted: Prom Dresses

Submitted by Jasmine Viel
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011, 2:53pm
Wanted: Prom Dresses

Can you imagine not being able to attend your prom? Sadly, many high school students and their families are feeling the hurt of our tough economy, but you can help.

It's the 3rd annual Prom Dress Giveaway!

In Santa Cruz, the planning committee for the Prom Dress Drive are excited to Kick-Off this year’s Drive taking place during the months of February, March, & April, 2011.

The tough economy should be no reason for our students to be denied the time-honored tradition of going to prom.  Join us in making memories possible for everyone in our local schools and helping students come together.

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Keeping Repeat DUI Offenders Off The Roads

Submitted by Central Coast News Staff
Tuesday, January 25th, 2011, 10:10am

SALINAS, Calif--The numbers are startling.  According to the Attorney General's Office, nearly 14,000 people were arrested in Monterey County back in 2008 for misdemeanor DUI.  Another 337 were felony DUI arrests.  Officers with the California Highway Patrol say those numbers are frustrating.

"Very much so," says Officer Robert Lehman, CHP.  "Especially when we see anybody get hurt.  Anybody get killed.  Even more so when it's an innocent party."

The problem though is keeping those drivers off the roads.  After your first offense, your license can be suspended for six months.  Second offense, two year license suspension.  Third offense, three years suspension.  At four years, that's when it becomes a felony, and your license is suspended for up to four years.  Officers and District Attorney's say that's not keeping drivers off the roads.

"Just because they don't have a piece of paper

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