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September 16, 2025

Thief steals woman’s wallet containing photos of dead son

An unknown suspect stole a Watsonville mother's wallet, which contained irreplaceable photos of her son who died from cancer two years ago

Watsonville man arrested after chase, crash

A high-speed chase and a vehicle crash drew a strong response from multiple law agencies early Saturday morning in the eastern section of rural Watsonville.

PHOTO: RV goes up in flames

A fire ripped through an RV parked behind Kmart on Tuesday.

CASA names new executive director

Lynne Petrovic will take the helm of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Santa Cruz County as executive director, the organization announced.

Gang member arrested on gun, drug charges

A Santa Cruz man was arrested Friday during a traffic stop after police found a stolen gun in his backpack, Santa Cruz County Anti-Gang Taskforce (SCCACT) Commander George Rivera said.

Volunteers fill backpacks for needy students

Stuff the Bus is geared to help in-need families to give their kids a boost in starting the school year.

Red Cross blood shortage continues

Thousands of people have responded to the emergency call for blood and platelet donations issued by the American Red Cross in early July. Still, there continues to be an emergency need for donors of all blood types, especially type O, to give now to address a severe blood shortage.

Breastfeeding fair, walk returns

The 12th annual Breastfeeding Health Fair and Walk will return Aug. 10 from 3-6 p.m. at the Watsonville Plaza.

Community briefs, Aug. 3: Environmental group awarded grant

Community briefs, Aug. 3, 2018

Fitness Evolution agrees to settle fraud case

Santa Cruz County District Attorney Jeffrey Rosell announced Thursday that Fitness Evolution has agreed to a settlement paying approximately $1.8 million in penalties, restitution and costs.
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Community celebrates Mexican Independence Day

Thousands of people gathered in downtown Watsonville Sunday for the annual Mexican Independence Day Festival. Hosted by Fiestas Patrias, the free event featured a wealth...