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Community briefs, Jan. 25, 2019

Community briefs, Jan. 25, 2019

Man arrested for reportedly brandishing weapon, resisting arrest

Watsonville police
WATSONVILLE—A man was arrested Wednesday morning after he reportedly tried to break into a vehicle and then led Watsonville police on a high-speed chase down Green Valley Road. Watsonville Police Department Sgt. Mike Ridgway said the incident began when the suspect started banging on the...

County announces first Covid-related deaths among vaccinated residents

Watsonville coronavirus
Santa Cruz County Public Health this week announced three additional deaths related to Covid-19. The three victims—a woman in her mid-60s who died on Sept. 3, another woman in her early 70s who died on Sept. 24 and a man in his early 90s who...

Grant expands Lift Line services

lift line
Community Bridges’ Lift Line transportation program is expanding its door-to-door services to all Santa Cruz County residents with disabilities thanks to a state grant from the California Public Utilities Commission Transportation Network Company’s Access for All program. It will be a first-of-its-kind program without...

‘Rise’ to host first networking event

Local resident Karina Salgado will be hosting her first “Rise” networking event at the Watsonville Woman’s Club, 12 Brennan St., on July 29 from 4-8 p.m.

Commission approves wine tasting room

The Watsonville Planning Commission on Tuesday allowed a small winery to open a tasting room on Aviation Way.

Electrocution kills Corralitos man

A 57-year-old Corralitos man died Monday evening when he was working on his home, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said.

Community briefs, Oct. 12

Community briefs, Oct. 12, 2018

Three arrested for murder

An adult and two juveniles are facing murder charges for the death of a 41-year-old man whose body was found off the roadway on upper North Rodeo Gulch on Oct. 13.

Police respond to shooting at Garlic Festival

Police responded to a shooting with multiple casualties at the Gilroy Garlic Festival July 28, according to sources.
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Aptos continues to grind despite rocky start | High school flag...

To be the best, one must beat the best. Aptos might not be there quite just yet as their 2-4 overall record indicates.  However, third-year head...