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May 9, 2025

Countywide history fair set for Watsonville

In the late 1800s, Claus Spreckels ran a mill that processed locally grown sugar beets, a thriving industry that is generally credited with seeing...

Watsonville’s Brianna Leon inks NLI to play for La Sierra | Girls flag football

After weeks of deliberation, Watsonville senior Brianna Leon officially decided Tuesday evening on where she would like to continue her flag football career. The Wildcatz’s...

Health Fair runs Friday in the plaza

The 27th Annual Health Fair, hosted by Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley, runs from 2-6pm Friday at Watsonville City Plaza.  The event brings together...

Public invited to participate in countywide cleanup day

On May 10, people are expected to gather in more than 60 locations to participate in the second-annual Pitch In All Santa Cruz Cleanup...

‘Catz place third at PCAL Mission championships | Boys’ track and field roundup

Watsonville senior Nathaniel Aceves-Aguilar won both the long jump and triple jump events at the Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division Track and Field...

Cinco de Mayo Festival hits 35th year

Thousands of people showed up for the 35th annual Cinco de Mayo Festival in downtown Watsonville Sunday for live music, food, dancing and arts...

CRIME, FIRE & COURTS

UC Santa Cruz student missing after jump from cliff

A man is still missing after he and another man leapt into the ocean from West Cliff Drive Sunday afternoon. Santa Cruz Police said...

Photo story: Car smashes into utility pole

A car shot off of northbound Green Valley Road at Doering Lane around 5:30am Tuesday and sheered a utility pole off at the base.  The...

Teen arrested with sawed-off shotgun in vehicle

Capitola Police arrested a 17 year old male after they found a sawed-off shotgun in his car during a traffic stop. According to CPD, officers...

Over $30K in stolen bikes and tools recovered from illegal encampment

A man living in a homeless encampment in the Arana Gulch area was arrested Tuesday after he was found with illegal drugs, cash, police...

OPINION

There’s something powerful about a fresh start—especially when it’s backed by real progress, deep community roots, and a bold vision for the future.  At our April 18 State of the Hospital event, Watsonville Community Hospital unveiled a new logo symbolizing its transition back to community ownership. The new logo was...

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Countywide history fair set for Watsonville

In the late 1800s, Claus Spreckels ran a mill that processed locally grown sugar beets, a thriving industry that is generally credited with seeing...