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Around for 40 years

The Bagelry, situated in three locations in Santa Cruz County, has been a pillar in the restaurant world for the past 40 years. First established in 1977 on Seabright Avenue at Soquel Avenue, the sit-down/take-out eatery has continued to grow, not only wi

Watsonville electronic repair shop takes projects big and small

WATSONVILLE—You have probably walked or driven past the sliver of a shop on East Lake Avenue scores of times and not spotted Alltronics TV Repair.  And you might not guess that the one-man operation, in business for close to four years, is a quick and...

Keeping it rolling: Tips from the pros to keep your car on the road

WATSONVILLE—The U.S. is a country built on the backbone of its roadway system – a vast network of lanes, roads and freeways that connect us to home workplace, and untold adventures. But all of that travel largely depends on vehicles, which in turn rely on...

Business briefs, Dec. 7

Business briefs, Dec. 7, 2018

Sears to close Capitola location

Sears Holdings announced this week that it will close dozens of stores throughout the U.S., including the location in the Capitola Mall.

Staff of Life delays opening of Watsonville location until 2021

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WATSONVILLE—Staff of Life has delayed the opening of its Watsonville location until next year, according to spokeswoman Hollie Wendt. The Santa Cruz-based natural foods store was set to open its second location in the East Lake Village Shopping Center sometime in the fall. “After much discussion...

Business brief: Matthew Jones Agency hosts mixer

Farmers Insurance Matthew Jones Agency, 106 Airport Blvd. Suite 101 in Watsonville will host a Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture mixer on Aug. 9 from 5-7 p.m.

East Lake Village’s Shop Small event welcomes the holidays

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The folks at East Lake Village Shopping Center kicked off the holiday season with their Shop Small Saturday event, where businesses there welcomed the public to an all-day festive celebration. The event included: • Santa and Mrs. Claus greeting  • Coffee and Cars Car Show hosted by...

Farmers Market store now open on East Lake

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WATSONVILLE—A new business featuring a meat counter, a taqueria, fresh produce, a dairy section and a wide range of groceries recently opened on East Lake Avenue near Holohan Road. The store, called Farmers Market, also boasts a panaderia—or bakery— that features freshly baked Mexican pastries...

Try This | Sept. 27, 2019

"Try This" is a weekly column that celebrates local businesses — especially eateries, watering holes, coffee shops and the like. Johanna Miller Food: Ambrosia India Bistro Even though it’s been many years since Little India left the East Lake Village Shopping Center, I still miss having such a great,...
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Watsonville boys’ soccer extends win streak to three | Weeklys Sports...

Watsonville junior Justin Alfaro recorded a hat trick to help lift the boys’ soccer team to a 4-1 victory over Salinas in the teams’...