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Wetstein, Goodman named Aptos Chamber Man, Woman of the Year

The Aptos Chamber of Commerce recently named Cabrillo College President Matt Wetstein and Lifespan Founder Pam Goodman its Man and Woman of the Year.

Photo Gallery | Aug. 23, 2019

The Pajaronian photo gallery, Aug. 23, 2019

Try This | Aug. 23, 2019

A weekly column that celebrates local businesses — especially eateries, watering holes, coffee shops and the like.

New Music Works to present intimate South County concert

New Music Works of Santa Cruz will host a special, intimate home recital on Sept. 7 featuring pianist Sarah Cahill.

Good Samaritan steps forward, turns in over $2,000

A family on vacation from Malaysia who accidentally walked away from a fanny pack containing a large amount of cash, passports and other valuables had their vacation plans revived by good Samaritans recently.

Suspects nabbed in brazen burglary

Two men are in custody and a cache of expensive stolen bikes are back in the owner’s hands following a dramatic smash-and-grab burglary early Thursday.

Clean up crew

Heavy equipment rolled into action Wednesday morning to tear down a large portion of the former Val TV Radio VCR Service and Tamara’s Hair Salon at 8 Porter Drive.

Police warn of virtual kidnapping scam

The Watsonville Police Department is warning the public to beware of so-called virtual kidnappings, where suspects threaten victims without laying a hand on them.

Freedom to create

Cabrillo College’s Fall 2019 semester begins Monday, and with it comes the school’s first art exhibition of the school year.

Man arrested for ‘substantial’ child sex crimes

Juan Manuel Corona, 60, has been charged with lewd and lascivious acts against a child, false imprisonment, and rape by force or fear. He is being held in Santa Cruz County Jail in lieu of $500,000 bail.
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Man shot on Freedom Boulevard Friday night

A man was taken to a trauma center Friday night after he was shot in the head while driving along Freedom Boulevard. According to radio...

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