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November 14, 2025

Man arrested on suspicion of drug sales

Agents recovered scales, packaging material and 1,115 grams of heroin, with a street value of about $120,000. Agents also seized more than $22,000 in cash, which officers determined to be proceeds of the illegal sales of narcotics.

Good Times purchases Watsonville Pajaronian

Founded as The Pajaronian on Mar. 5, 1868, the newspaper has an illustrious history. It became the nation’s smallest daily paper to earn a Pulitzer Prize for public service in 1956 after its photographer caught the county’s district attorney participating in illegal gambling.

Ready to celebrate

Fireworks booths across the city opened today, and will remain open through the Fourth of July.

Reel Work Labor Film Festival stopping in Watsonville

The 18th annual Reel Work May Day Labor Film Festival begins on Sunday and will run through May 4.

Local florist a staple of Watsonville’s Certified Farmer’s Market

For a blast of bright colors, dazzling blooms and a cheerful smile look no further than the Ruvalcaba Nursery flower stand at the Watsonville Certified Farmer’s Market.

City shows off Pippin Orchards

When the Pippin Orchard Apartment complex at 56 Atkinson Lane was ready for occupancy in the fall, nearly 2,500 families applied, hoping to snag one of the 46 units.

Dance and art show tonight to benefit homeless youth

Tonight, a dance and art show will be held at Watsonville’s Gene Hoularis and Waldo Rodriguez Youth Center to raise money for homeless youth in Santa Cruz County.

SC Police: man filmed girls at high school swim meet

A Santa Cruz man was arrested Thursday for allegedly inappropriately filming female high-school students during a swim meet at Santa Cruz High School.

PHOTO: Demolition begins on Main St. building

New apartments planned for space.

Community briefs, April 5, 2019

News from around the Pajaro Valley.
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