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County releases draft plan to regulate BESS facilities

November 7, 2025

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With new bleachers, Watsonville High ‘Catz ready to roar

October 21, 2025

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‘Catz football claws their way back to beat MVC | Weeklys Sports Roundup

High School Sports

Watsonville sophomore Noel Navarro had three rushing touchdowns, and the Wildcatz defeated Monte Vista Christian, 42-41, in Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division-North football...

Photo story: New lights illuminate downtown

Local News

New LED lights have been installed on all trees along Main Street from Riverside Drive to Freedom Boulevard. The previous lights, which covered only...

Federal judge rules that Trump must pay SNAP benefits through March

Local News

A federal judge on Thursday ruled that the Trump administration must fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through November for the 42 million...

Noted teen steps in for pesticide protest

Local News

Members of the Campaign for Organic & Regenerative Agriculture (CORA) welcomed Miss California’s Teen Jasmine Wu Nov. 1 on a special tour of Pajaro...

Work begins on library cafe

Local News

Construction has started on a new rooftop cafe at the Watsonville Public Library on Main Street, a $2.7 million project that aims to give...

MVC boys’ cross country runs away with PCAL Gabilan Division title

High School Sports

Monte Vista Christian wrapped up the Gabilan Division boys cross country title after putting on a fantastic performance at last week’s Pacific Coast Athletic...

CRIME, FIRE & COURTS

Police looking for Utah woman missing from Rio Del Mar State...

November 11, 2025

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office is looking for Danielle Staley, 35, who was last seen on Nov. 6, around 11:23pm near Rio Del...

Watsonville man arrested in sexual assault

November 11, 2025

A 19-year-old Watsonville man has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting an underage girl. Christopher Medina Amezquita was arrested in Capitola with help from...

Watsonville Police Department holds awards ceremony for outstanding employees

October 30, 2025

Dozens of law enforcement and emergency first responders gathered in the Watsonville City Council Chambers Wednesday for a promotional and award ceremony honoring Watsonville...

Man shot to death in Main Street business center

October 29, 2025

A 34-year-old man was shot and killed Wednesday night near a suite of restaurants and businesses that includes Chipotle and Habit Burger on the...

OPINION

Letters to the editor Oct. 31-Nov. 13

November 9, 2025

Trump is a Vector of Chaos Using a phrase I learned from my wife's family, this is only my “pee pot opinion”, but I've been writing these observations for nine years, and almost all have turned out to be spot on. So, here we go: Trump is a vector of chaos....