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90-year old celebrated for helping new parents

A woman who has spent more than four decades making care packages for new parents at Watsonville Community Hospital was feted for her work...

PVUSD board honors longtime coach Roland Hedgpeth

Editor's note: A previous version of this story incorrectly said that Hedgpeth is a former coach. He still coaches for Watsonville High School. The Pajaro...

RTC names new freight carrier

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission has a new freight rail operator for the Watsonville Branch Line.Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad begin...

Driscoll’s names new CEO

Driscoll’s announced Tuesday that Brie Reiter Smith has been named chief executive officer of the Watsonville-based berry company, succeeding Soren Bjorn. The company made the...

Grizzlies on hunt for Santa Lucia Division title | PCAL football

Pajaro Valley is heading into the 2026 fall campaign coming off its second winning season in the program’s history. They were runner-up in the Pacific...

Naval Support Activity in Monterey to conduct exercises this week

Naval Support Activity Monterey is conducting a weeklong emergency readiness exercise that could bring increased military, police and emergency response activity around the installation. The...
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Felon arrested with firearms, suppressors, ammunition and methamphetamine

An investigation that began with a traffic stop accelerated when investigators found multiple firearms, firearm suppressors, high-capacity magazines, ammunition, firearm manufacturing components and methamphetamine...

Man arrested after standoff

A Watsonville man was arrested Friday morning after he reportedly threatened people with a knife. Juan Carlos Aparicio, 23, was arrested and booked into the...

Big Sur Timber Fire 27% contained

The Timber Fire in Big Sur has burned 5,626 acres and is 27% contained as of Wednesday.  “Containment of the Timber Fire continues to increase,”...

Former Monte Vista teacher arrested on suspicion of sex crimes

Editor's note: This story has been updated with a statement from Monte Vista Christian School. A former Monte Vista Christian School teacher was arrested Aug....

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Eight large and colorful sculptures that were inspired by Mexican folk art have been installed around the city of Salinas as part of a world travelling exhibit. “Alebrijes y Nahuales: Fantastic Animals from Mexico” touches on magical realism through colorful mythical creatures, all created by artists from Oaxaca and central...

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90-year old celebrated for helping new parents

A woman who has spent more than four decades making care packages for new parents at Watsonville Community Hospital was feted for her work...

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