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Photo Gallery, July 19, 2019

A group of bikes enter turn 2, also known as "the hairpin" during the Motul FIM Superbike World Championship at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. (Photo by Robert T. Higaki)

Huaraches with everything | Try This

"Try This" is a weekly column that celebrates local businesses — especially eateries, watering holes, coffee shops and the like. • Tony Nuñez FOOD: Mi Mexico Restaurante: Huarache  I’m a sucker for old-fashioned diners. I love the laid back feel, the large, any-time-of-the-day menus and the friendly and...

E. Coli outbreak traced to single farm

The outbreak of E. coli bacteria from romaine lettuce that sickened 59 people from 15 states from Oct. 5 through Nov. 16 has been traced to a reservoir on Adam Bros. Farming, Inc. in Santa Barbara County, the U.S. Center for Disease Control announced Thursday.

Pair arrested for commercial burglary

Watsonville burglary
WATSONVILLE—A Watsonville man was arrested for burglary after he was caught on a security camera worming his way through a small window of a local business. Raul Diaz, 41, allegedly stole a small amount of cash from the business. He was caught, along with accomplice...

Boardwalk unveils summer lineup

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk outlined its summer offerings during a preview event for its 111th season on May 24 in the Cocoanut Grove.

Wet weather to return | About Town

Tarmo Hannula Wet weather will return to the Central Coast as early as Friday night. Scattered showers are expected to pass through Saturday and then heavy rain with the chance of thunderstorms are expected Sunday. Showers could linger through Tuesday. • A task force has leased 26...

Sheriff's office investigating armed robbery

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Aptos Village Liquors Thursday night.

Local author releases children’s book on coping with stress

WATSONVILLE—Twenty years ago, Linda S. Gunther was working as a Human Resources Executive in Silicon Valley when she had an idea for a story. A character formed in her imagination: Polly, a young girl who regularly panics over small things that go wrong in...

Community briefs, March 31: JACL accepting scholarship applications

Community briefs, March 31, 2018

Council discusses city manager position

The Watsonville City Council met in closed session Wednesday evening to discuss the future of the city manager position, but took no action, according to City Attorney Alan Smith.
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New leadership, shared priorities: Investing in the future of public safety

As we begin a new year, I want to reflect on the direction of public safety in Watsonville and the leadership helping guide that...