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October 13, 2025

Man charged with murder for shooting burglary suspect

A Watsonville man who allegedly shot and killed a fleeing burglary suspect on June 30 has been charged with murder.

Spirit of Watsonville parade photos

Photos from the 2019 Spirit of Watsonville parade.

Supervisors approve eviction moratorium, Labor Day beach restrictions

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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a temporary moratorium on evictions in the unincorporated parts of the county through Sept. 30. The board also unanimously approved a plan to restrict beach access during the upcoming Labor Day weekend...

Neighborhood Services and WPD join forces

The Watsonville Police Department has announced a growing expansion of community service programs through the incorporation of the Neighborhood Services Division.

Breastfeeding fair, walk returns

The 12th annual Breastfeeding Health Fair and Walk will return Aug. 10 from 3-6 p.m. at the Watsonville Plaza.

PV High field to move one step closer

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday will consider approving a contractor to build the long-awaited athletic field at Pajaro Valley High School.

Council split on city’s deal for Measure U extension, asks for own measure

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WATSONVILLE—In a special meeting as unpredictable as it was tense, Watsonville City Council could not come to a consensus on a deal that would have made a minor alteration to a critical ballot measure for the Nov. 8 election. The elected leaders on Thursday neither...

Suspect arrested after ramming CHP vehicle

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WATSONVILLE—A man was arrested Tuesday for an array of charges after, officers say, he drove recklessly through multiple counties and rammed into a California Highway Patrol vehicle during a pursuit. CHP officer Alyssa Gutierrez said Hugo Alberto Cedillos Garcia, 28, is now in custody on...

Changes proposed to Women, Infants and Children program

WATSONVILLE—The United States Department of Agriculture is asking for community input as it updates its Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program for the first time since 2014. The shift includes offering more nutritious food geared to meet a larger variety of cultures.  Anyone can make suggestions...

Wargin Wines moving production from Watsonville to Gilroy

After nine years, Wargin Wines will be moving its production and tasting room out of Watsonville—at least for the time being. The winery, which was established in December of 2012, was one of the first wineries to settle in the Pajaro Valley in recent years....
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St. Francis, Watsonville to meet for PCAL season opener | High...

St. Francis is hosting Watsonville this weekend for the anticipated start of Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division-North play.  The crosstown rivals will square off...