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November 14, 2025

Family to argue against killer’s parole

A woman who has spent nearly two decades behind bars for her part in a 1998 robbery and killing — and who was sentenced to 62 years to life for the crime — is facing a Feb. 7 parole hearing after Gov. Jerry Brown commuted her sentence early last year.

Emergency dispatchers: Man shoots two people, stabbed by victim

Sheriff’s deputies are currently responding to a report of a shooting and stabbing on Loma Verde Place off of Trout Gulch Road in the Aptos Hills.

Missing boy found safe

12-year-old Felipe Romero-Vega, was found safe Wednesday morning after going missing for several hours.

Watsonville, Santa Cruz earn high marks for smoking policies

Watsonville has earned a “B” grade for the second year in a row in its efforts to reduce and prevent tobacco use among young people, a ranking that puts the South County city ahead of other surrounding cities.

World Wetlands Day celebration set for Saturday

Volunteers are needed to help plant trees and native plants throughout Ramsay Park and along Watsonville Slough on Saturday for the 12th annual World Wetlands Day celebration.

Man suspected in stabbing two people arrested

A man suspected of stabbing two people in Santa Cruz’s downtown corridor Friday night was arrested Tuesday at a Santa Cruz residence.

Suspected burglar arrested after standoff

A man suspected of breaking into his family’s home and stealing a large amount of cash was arrested after a standoff Tuesday morning.

Woman arrested after tossing illegal gun

A Watsonville woman was arrested Monday after she reportedly tossed a sawed-off shotgun before leading police on a short foot chase.

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.

Congressman visits Second Harvest to discuss government shutdown

On Jan. 25, President Donald Trump announced a short-term deal to end the partial government shutdown which began on Dec. 22. But recovering from the shutdown — the longest in U.S. history — will take time and effort, said Congressman Jimmy Panetta on Saturday during his visit to Second Harvest Food Bank in Watsonville.
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