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July 11, 2025

Mexico's Lopez Obrador claims historic win, broad mandate

Furious at spiraling corruption and violence, Mexican voters unleashed a political earthquake Sunday by electing a leftist firebrand as president and giving him a broad mandate to overthrow the political establishment and govern for the poor.

The Physics Bus makes stop at Calabasas Elementary

Students were given a special treat during their first week of summer school when The Physics Bus made a stop at Calabasas Elementary School.

Thousands in Santa Cruz join national rally

Hundreds of people march and rally in downtown Santa Cruz Saturday in the "Families Belong Together" demonstration.

State parks open and busy

With summer in full bloom, people from throughout the world will come to California to visit its 280 state parks, which stretch from its southern border deserts to its redwood-crowned north.

Probation search nets three arrests

A series of probation checks around Watsonville on Thursday resulted in three arrests.

Renewable electricity service launches in tri-county area

An upbeat ceremony was staged Thursday in Santa Cruz to commemorate the launch of Monterey Bay Community Power’s residential service in Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey counties.

Pair arrested on host of charges

Police conduct a probation search on Silver Leaf Drive of Gustavo Ochoa, 27, of Watsonville Wednesday.

Union members vow unity after Supreme Court vote

Members of SEIU Local 521 joined elected officials across the country Wednesday to declare their resolve to stick together in their union.

Treatment aims to keep a lid on mosquitoes

Watsonville was visited by a helicopter Wednesday as it deposited mosquito control granules to 40 acres of local marshes. The project, started at 8 a.m. and included portions of Watsonville Slough, Pinto Lake County Park, Sunset State Beach pond and Atkinson pond, said Paul Binding, manager of Santa Cruz County Mosquito Abatement/Vector Control.

PV trustees to consider budget report

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday will consider adopting this year’s budget, a detailed picture of how the district plans to allocate the $234 million in annual revenues it receives.
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