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September 14, 2026

Photo story: Celebrating independence

Jaime Espinoza, lead singer of the popular Mexican band Los Fugitivos, welcomes 5-year-old Kimberlyn Hernandez to the stage Sunday during the annual Mexican Independence...

‘Catz pounce on NMC for “much-needed” win | High school football roundup

The bus ride back home for the Watsonville High football team was full of jubilation following a 20-7 victory over North Monterey County High...

PVUSD teachers ratify labor agreement

Members of the Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers have ratified a three-year labor agreement with Pajaro Valley Unified School District, moving the contract one...

Mexican Independence Day celebration set for Sunday

The annual Mexican Independence Day Festival is set for Sunday in downtown Watsonville Sunday. Put on by Fiestas Patrias, the free event will feature...

Rainbow Conference brings LGBTQ+ youth, families together

Hundreds of LGBTQ+ students, their families, educators and allies from throughout the Central Coast will gather at Watsonville High School Sept. 26 for the...

Council approves $2.8 million Measure Q spending plan

The Watsonville City Council on Sept. 8 unanimously approved a five-year plan for spending roughly $2.8 million in Measure Q funds, but rejected a...
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CRIME, FIRE & COURTS

Woman flips car on Clifford Avenue

Watsonville Police investigate a two-vehicle crash Monday morning on Clifford Avenue at Lassen Way. Around 10:40am, a woman was driving a Nissan Rogue SUV...

Man arrested in ATM skimming case

A 22-year-old man is facing fraud and identity theft charges in a skimming investigation that spans the state. According to Watsonville police, the investigation started...

Man arrested in Castroville Homicide

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with the homicide that happened early Aug. 6 in Castroville. Just after 2am that...

Man arrested after pursuit with 3-year-old in vehicle

A Las Vegas man was arrested Friday after leading police on a chase with a 3-year-old in the vehicle. Capitola police did not name the...

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Photo Gallery Sept. 14, 2026

These are a collection of images from our photojournalist Tarmo Hannula that did not make it into stories, but we think should be enjoyed. Do you have a photo you’d like to be considered for our gallery? Send it to editor@pajaronian.com.

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Photo story: Celebrating independence

Jaime Espinoza, lead singer of the popular Mexican band Los Fugitivos, welcomes 5-year-old Kimberlyn Hernandez to the stage Sunday during the annual Mexican Independence...

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