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O’Neill Sea Odyssey taps new executive director

Rachel Kippen will take over the helm of O’Neill Sea Odyssey in March when founding director Dan Haifley retires, the organization announced Tuesday.

The Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture 57th Annual Awards Dinner Auction & Dance.

The Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture 57th Annual Awards Dinner Auction & Dance. That’s Amore At the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds on Saturday, February 2, 2019 | 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM

CALSTAR to welcome community at new air base

California Shock Trauma Air Rescue, or CALSTAR, an air rescue helicopter company, is preparing for a ribbon cutting and a welcoming ceremony to its latest air base at Watsonville Municipal Airport.

County briefs, Jan. 11, 2019

County briefs, Jan. 11, 2019

Suspect nabbed for assault with deadly weapon

A Santa Cruz man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly stabbed another man at Depot Park, a spot heavily attended by families engaged in soccer matches and other activities.

Watsonville NETworX to hold open house

Watsonville NETworX is inviting the community to attend its open house event Jan. 18 at the Watsonville First United Methodist Church.

Fungus Fair returns this weekend

With a motto of “keeping the fun in fungi,” the Santa Cruz Fungus Fair will take place for the 45th year in a row in downtown Santa Cruz Friday through Sunday.

Community briefs, Jan. 11, 2019

Community briefs, Jan. 11, 2019

Woman arrested twice on suspicion of DUI

A Santa Cruz woman was arrested twice in three days on suspicion of DUI in Soquel and Rio Del Mar.

Underground history: Aged manholes being replaced

Three early-day manholes in Watsonville are headed for the history books.
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New leadership, shared priorities: Investing in the future of public safety

As we begin a new year, I want to reflect on the direction of public safety in Watsonville and the leadership helping guide that...