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June 23, 2025

Wild fire scorches outhouse, brush

Firefighters from several agencies combat a wild land fire on the shoulder of Highway 1 just south of South Green Valley Road Monday in Watsonville.

UCSC chancellor to retire

UC Santa Cruz Chancellor George Blumenthal announced Tuesday that he is retiring at the end of this academic year.

Community briefs, Sept. 21

Community briefs, Sept. 21, 2018

Music, activities and more lined up for Kidrageous carnival

In recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the 20th annual Jacob’s Heart Kidrageous Golden Carnival returns Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at the Watsonville City Plaza.

PHOTO: Watsonville man celebrates 103rd birthday

Watsonville resident Manuel Zayas Ramirez celebrated his 103rd birthday with family Sunday.

Library showcases upcoming Birding Festival

A collection of books about birds, from birding and migration to backyard birding for beginners, is currently on display thanks to the staff at the Watsonville Public Library on Main Street.

Dead woman was stung multiple times

A woman who was found dead in a stand of bushes along Harkins Slough Friday morning suffered multiple stings by either bees or yellowjackets before her death, Watsonville Police Sgt. Brian Ridgway said.

PHOTO: SUV rolls over on Green Valley Road

No injuries were reported.

Farm Discovery at Live Earth to hold annual benefit dinner

Event raises funds for educational organization

Beach Festival gears up for inaugural event

New event will take over Capitola Village Sept. 29-30.
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Shot from above of Highway 1

Shoulder-widening project on Hwy. 1 includes overnight closures

A shoulder-widening project on Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County is expected to be completed by the end of August.