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Crews begin replacing Bridge Street median

The days are numbered for the notoriously green median on Bridge Street.

Community briefs, Feb. 22, 2019

Community briefs, Feb. 22, 2019

Croatian dignitaries tour Watsonville

Two dignitaries from Cavtat, Croatia visited Watsonville on Thursday, during which they visited the police and fire stations, the library and recycling plant.

Science off the edge: City holds annual Egg Drop contest

Hundreds of contestants lined up in the alley next to the Watsonville Civic Plaza building Wednesday afternoon to test their skills at engineering.

Pedestrian killed on Highway 9

A 22-year-old male pedestrian died Thursday afternoon when he was struck by a car on Highway 9.

PHOTO: Watsonville Community Band celebrates 72 years

The Watsonville Community Band celebrated its 72nd anniversary recently with a birthday cake.

Pablo Barreto leaving Watsonville for Salinas Fire Department

Watsonville Fire Chief Pablo Barreto has accepted a position with the Salinas Fire Department, and will continue his position here through March 15.

Cabrillo Gallery to highlight alternative process photography

“Out of the Dark: Alternative Process Photography” will open on March 11.

Community briefs, March 8, 2019

Community briefs, March 8, 2019

Kaiser grants $150K to help homeless families

Kaiser Permanente has granted $150,000 to the Watsonville-based Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County, Inc. (CAB) to provide housing resources to 75-100 homeless or “housing-insecure” families in South County, according to a press release.
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Proposition 50 starts strong, with 64% of the statewide vote

This story has been updated with new results and with a statement from the Santa Cruz County Republican party chair. Statewide voting results Wednesday morning...