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November 20, 2025

Ritual Ride opening at The Hangar

WATSONVILLE—Since deciding to open their own business, Dave and Marissa Molinari have learned plenty of lessons. Chief among those lessons: stay positive and remain focused on your goals. “It will never go according to plan,” Dave said. “It’s important to learn and stay positive through the...

New electric supply store opens in Watsonville

Platt celebrated its new store on 2 Hangar Way in Watsonville with a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday.

METRO pledges to improve safety

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SANTA CRUZ—In an effort to meet public transit safety standards set during the Covid-19 pandemic, officials at Santa Cruz METRO at a Wednesday press conference showcased the safety and precautionary measures they have put in place. Santa Cruz County Supervisor John Leopold and METRO Board...

K&D Landscaping honored with statewide award

WATSONVILLE—The California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) recently presented various awards to K&D Landscaping, Inc., a Central Coast landscape contractor, during its annual convention.   “The awards represent peak excellence within the landscaping industry and aim to shine a light on the talent and hard work...

Gottschalks building renovation going to Planning Commission

Watsonville prep Gottschalks building
WATSONVILLE—A proposed redevelopment of the vacant Gottschalks building in the heart of downtown will come to the Watsonville Planning Commission during its Oct. 6 meeting. Navigator Schools, the parent organization of local charter school Watsonville Prep, and the Hansen Family Trust are teaming up to...

East Lake Village hosts annual car show benefit

The sound of engines roared across East Lake Village’s parking lot Sunday morning as classic cars and trucks arrived in droves.

First business opens in Aptos Village

Sereno Group, a commercial and residential realtor, was the first business to open its doors in the Aptos Village Project.

Hampton Inn opens in Watsonville

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WATSONVILLE—A project seven years in the making, the 112-room Hampton Inn & Suites opened its doors Monday morning on Lee Road in Watsonville. The four-story hotel flanks a new Starbucks coffee house and a newly opened Arco gas station and AM/PM mini market, all under...

Community voices support for PV Arts Porter Building pitch

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WATSONVILLE—More than two dozen community members at Tuesday night’s Watsonville City Council meeting showed resounding support for the Pajaro Valley Arts Council’s planned rebuild of the historic Porter Building, a City of Watsonville-owned property at the gateway of downtown. And a competing proposal from...

Clean Juice opens in Rancho Del Mar center

Clean Juice is currently holding a soft opening with limited hours and will officially open Monday.
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Aptos girls’ squad advances to CIF State Championships | High school...

Last year around this time, Aptos senior Maya Schiro was preparing for her trip to the California Interscholastic Federation State Cross Country Championships as...

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