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July 26, 2024

First Wine, Beer & Art Walk sells out

The first-ever Wine, Beer & Art Walk took place in downtown Watsonville Saturday. The sold-out event drew at least 300 people to town for a taste of what the Pajaro Valley is about, from local wines, craft beers and non-alcoholic beverages to local businesses showcasing their wares and services in a casual, let’s get acquainted atmosphere.

Recognizing the underdog

When he was in school, Brandon Gruber occasionally found himself in the role of the underdog, and occasionally the target of bullies.

Queer Youth Leadership Awards to be held this Saturday

SOQUEL—The 21st annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards will be held at Soquel High School, 401 Old San Jose Road, this Saturday.

Woman’s Club raises funds for scholarships

The Corralitos Woman’s Club announced the three recipients of its annual scholarship program during a luncheon Tuesday.

Montoya applying for city manager position in Ariz.

Watsonville City Manager Charles Montoya has applied for a city manager position in Avondale, Ariz., and is one of four finalists for the position, according to a press release from the City of Avondale.

Man arrested for sexual assault

A Watsonville man was arrested Monday morning, suspected of a sexual assault that occurred Sunday on the 300 block of Corralitos Road, Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Sgt. Brian Cleveland said.

Watsonville NETworX graduates four

Watsonville NETworX celebrated the graduation of its second class on May 4 at the Watsonville First United Methodist Church.

Suspect shoots at man in parked vehicle

A man was injured Saturday night after an unknown suspect shot at him while he was in his vehicle.

PHOTO: Our Lady of Fatima celebration

The Portuguese community gathered at St. Patrick's Church Sunday afternoon for the annual Our Lady of Fatima procession and Mass in Watsonville.

Elkhorn Slough researcher to receive national award

On Wednesday, Kerstin Wasson, Ph.D., Research Coordinator for the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, will receive the 2018 National Wetlands Award for Science Research, to be presented by the Environmental Law Institute in a ceremony at the U.S. Botanic Gardens in Washington, D.C.
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Neighbors worry over village for homeless people

Residents of a Watsonville neighborhood are pushing back against a proposed housing project meant to help homeless people staying along the Pajaro River levee....