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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...
About 50 people gather in front of Driscoll’s headquarters on Westridge Drive in Watsonville to protest pesticide use in area agricultural fields.

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...
firefighters douse a grass fire on the 300 block of Amesti Road Friday.

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...

Photo story: New four-way stop

NEW STOP A new four-way stop is now in place at Tuttle Avenue and Lake Village Drive. Watsonville Police say the change will help...
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Castroville man dies in head-on crash in Moss Landing

A Castroville man died early Saturday morning in a hit-and-run crash in Moss Landing. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said emergency officials responded to a...

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