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November 13, 2025

About town

Observations from around Watsonville.

WPD: Two DUI drivers crash into police cars on same night

Two men were arrested within a 30-minute period on Friday for two separate incidents during which they allegedly got behind the wheel while drunk and crashed into Watsonville patrol vehicles, Watsonville Police spokeswoman Michelle Pulido said Monday.

CHP: Man fled after striking, killing dog

An Aptos man is facing hit and run charges after he allegedly fled after striking a dog being walked along Spreckels Drive on Saturday afternoon.

Small Business Saturday returns to East Lake Village

Nationwide event aims to encourage shopping at small, local stores.

Fatal crash shuts down Highway 1 early Saturday

Man was walking on highway near Emeline Avenue.

Tickets for Agape Dance Academy’s ‘The Nutcracker’ on sale now

Performances to be held the weekend before Christmas.

Nearly 3,000 lose power after explosion

Nearly 3,000 people in the Soquel area were without power Wednesday morning after an explosion and a fire in an underground utilities unit at about 9:40 a.m.

CNN documentary set in Watsonville

Salud Para La Gente’s Director of Women’s Health, Dr. Cristina Gamboa, is featured in the latest episode of “Giving Birth in America,” a documentary series by Every Mother Counts, available on CNN.com and CNNgo.

Yahiro falls behind in PVUSD race

Daniel Dodge Jr. has pulled ahead of Pajaro Valley Unified School District incumbent trustee Willie Yahiro in the race for the Trustee Area 4 seat, election results updated Tuesday showed.

PHOTO: Ag History Project celebrates harvest

The 33rd annual Harvest Dinner, which is one of the Agricultural History Project's main fundraisers, featured a dinner prepared by Monterey Bay Caterers and a live and silent auction.
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SF’s Whitmeyer; PV’s Magallon earn PCAL’s top honors | Girls flag...

A trio of local girls flag football players received some of the highest honors for their performances on the gridiron during the 2025 fall...

A day to honor veterans