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Supervisor Felipe Hernandez – September 2025
As summer concludes and we transition into the fall season, I am pleased to share updates on recent accomplishments and upcoming initiatives in our...
Scouting America celebrates advancements
The local Scouting America Unit 505 held their annual Bridging Ceremony Aug. 28 to recognize merits and those advancing up the ranks of cubs...
Hunger strike aims to stop toxic pesticides
Watsonville activist Omar Dieguez and a group of community leaders announced a hunger strike and started the movement with a protest outside of Driscoll’s...
A show of support on Labor Day
Hundreds of people around the Central Coast gathered for Labor Day in Watsonville, a federal holiday established in 1894 to stand up for labor...
Outgoing Chief Zamora celebrated
Watsonville Police Chief Jorge Zamora (left) is recognized by detective Colin Travers Friday during a farewell lunch at the Watsonville Police Department. Following 33...
Two injured as remote-controlled plane crashes into party
Two people were injured Saturday night when a remote-controlled plane smashed into their home on Buena Vista Drive, where they had gathered with friends...
Watsonville City Council to consider renewing contract for license plate reader...
At an upcoming meeting, the Watsonville City Council will consider renewing a contract with Atlanta, Ga.-based Flock Safety, which has installed 20 license plate...
PVHCD will seek partner to take over Watsonville Hospital’s day-to-day operations
This story has been updated from a previous version.
A cascading wave of fiscal challenges such as the election of President Donald Trump, his One...
Fire destroys two vehicles
A fire late Wednesday morning in Watsonville destroyed two vehicles in the area of Brennan Street and Freedom Boulevard.
Firefighters reported no injuries. The blaze...
Brush fire scorches two acres
CLOSE CALL Firefighters douse hot spots in a brush fire that erupted on the 300 block of Amesti Road Friday. An official from CalFire...
ARTS & CULTURE
Walgreen to pay $6 million in price scanner and expired products...
Walgreens has agreed to pay $6 million to settle allegations it overcharged customers and sold expired products in California, including violations identified in Santa...
