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January 13, 2026

‘Night of the Living Composers’ returns

New Music Works of Santa Cruz will host its annual “Night of the Living Composers” on March 30 at the Samper Recital Hall at Cabrillo College in Aptos.

Veterans organizations to be recognized at Skillicorn BBQ

Two local veterans organizations will be honored during the Skillicorn BBQ on April 3, an annual fundraiser for the Boy Scouts of America.

Store robbed at gunpoint

A convenience store was robbed at gunpoint early Saturday morning.

Suspected cop killer arrested in Bakersfield

Police in Bakersfield on Friday arrested a man suspected of gunning down a Newman, Calif. police officer during a traffic stop on the day after Christmas.

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.

Ground-breaking for all inclusive park

LEO's Haven, an all-inclusive park, broke ground Saturday.

PHOTO: Car takes out tree and sign

Emergency officials help a female driver out of her Honda Accord Tuesday morning after she plowed over a speed limit sign and a tree.

Cold weather on the way

Forecasters are being put to the test in predicting the weather over the next several days as shifting conditions have caught them off guard.

Man killed by falling tree on Hwy. 17, 10 vehicles involved

One man was killed on Highway 17 Thursday when a falling tree struck his vehicle, California Highway Patrol officer Sam Courtney said.
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Watsonville City Council to mull plastic bag, oversize vehicle parking ordinances

The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday is set to consider two ordinances aimed at reducing plastic waste at retail checkouts and tightening rules on...

Teen arrested after chase