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January 9, 2026

DA looking into PVUSD Brown Act allegation

The Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Office is looking into an allegation that five members of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees violated open meeting laws by gathering informally late last year.

County officials warn of norovirus outbreak

The Santa Cruz County Health Department on Thursday urged residents about a “significant” norovirus outbreak that has already sickened 28 students plus staff in Boulder Creek.

Morning blaze sends up column of black smoke

A fire that tore through an outbuilding and into a residence in the mountains above Corralitos sent a huge column of black smoke over Eureka Canyon Thursday morning.

PHOTO: Unusual visitor

The Goodyear Blimp circles downtown Watsonville Friday.

PHOTO: Digital Nest opens doors to careers

Event drew about 200 youths from Monterey Bay colleges and universities.

New exhibit highlights local parks

Aptos muralist and fine artist Ann Elizabeth Thiermann will feature a solo art exhibit of 38 original pastels and acrylic works at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History starting today through Jan. 6.

PHOTO: Gas pipeline project on Walker Street wraps up

The bridge that goes over Watsonville Slough, a connector between Harkins Slough Road and Walker Street, has now been cleared of the slalom of road cones that steered traffic around a natural gas pipeline upgrade project by a crew from Pacific Gas and Electric.

Chef to host benefit dinner for PV Loaves & Fishes

Chef Jesse Plasencia, executive chef of The Pacheco Club in Monterey, and past board member of Pajaro Valley Loaves & Fishes, will host a pop-up dinner to benefit the nonprofit food pantry and kitchen at El Alteño Restaurant, 323 Main St. in Watsonville,

Library showcases upcoming Birding Festival

A collection of books about birds, from birding and migration to backyard birding for beginners, is currently on display thanks to the staff at the Watsonville Public Library on Main Street.
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Watsonville holds vigil for woman shot and killed by ICE 

Around 150 people gathered in Watsonville Plaza Thursday night in a vigil for 37-year-old Renee Nicole Macklin Good, who was shot and killed by...